Chapter 47

Mr Gordon drives inside the Company carport. He open the car door and stuck a foot out of the car. He peep through the mirror, eye searching for Melanie but he couldn't see her anywhere outside the company.

‘Did she leave already?’ he thought, his eyes roaming around, searching for her one more time before deciding to put a call across to her.

“Shit!” he cursed under his breath, “Did she hail a cab?” He arches his brows. “That doesn't make any sense.” He sighs. He rests his head on the backrest.

“Or is she still busy with work?” He flung his eyes open at the thought of Melanie working an extra hour. “I swear I'm so going to sue uncle if he dares stress her.” He spat angrily. It's just her first day, why would he throw a bunch of tasks at her?

He hasn't called his uncle in age, and he never thought he would be calling him anytime soon, but there he is, dialling his uncle's line.

“Yes, Dad. Good afternoon.” He greets his uncle with gritted teeth.

“Son! How are you? Have you closed for to