15: Little Acceptance

Jessica’s POV

I walked into my office, hissing and running my hands through my hair. I glanced up at Bishop who also appeared to be troubled like I was.

“Who allowed him inside?” I asked.

He swallowed hard. “We cannot hold him out for too long, Jess. He is your father’s younger brother so he has the right to come here at any time.” He said.

“Well, my father is dead and I am in charge, right? I can—”

“You don't get it. Your father actually liked Nelson so much that he gave the order that Nelson was allowed even to the ninth floor.” He told me and I looked at him, shocked.

The ninth floor was where our top secrets were kept. My father really trusted Nelson to that extent.

“Why?” I found myself asking him.

“Well, it was because of the fact he was his only remaining relative so he wanted to shower him with love before he died. Well, I still did not know why he kept you a secret from Nelson though.” He explained.

“But… I could do something about that. If he thinks he could