Chapter 44

Clara's POV

Although I lacked the courage to inquire, I hope more duties and extended workdays will come with a generous salary.

"Give me a double espresso, please." Giving me his cup, he gave me instructions.

I said, glancing at the coffee cup, "I don't believe it's good for you to drink that much."

"Did I solicit your viewpoint?" He enquired.

Before waving me away, he pointed first at the cup and then toward the kitchen.

If he has too much coffee and ends up in the hospital, at least I know it won't be my fault.After preparing the coffee, I set it down on his desk, where he worked. Before he could consider assigning me additional work, I quickly left the room.

I must have cleaned the bedroom for over two hours, from vacuuming to replacing the bed sheets to giving the bathroom and toilet a good scrub.

It was time for his smoothie at ten. Fortunately, I discovered a recipe book with printed directions for every item on the kitchen counter. It seems as if he had plans for me already.