CHAPTER 18

DIEGO

"Great work, Mr Smith."

My business partners shook hands with me after our meeting came to an end.

"Let me see you off," I offered, leading the way out of the conference room.

I escorted my business partners to the parking lot with my secretary, wishing them all a safe journey to their respected destination.

Once they were gone, my secretary said, gaining my attention, "Sir, I didn't know that lady was your step sister."

"Hmm. Now you know," I said, turning around, heading for the company.

"When she came that day, I thought she was among those nasty girls that always come to see you, " She kept talking, drawing nearer to me from behind.

I could tell how close she was through the tone of her voice.

"What girls are you talking about?" I questioned, facing her with a glare.

Her mouth came shunned at once, with her head lowering down.

I know exactly what she's talking about, and I don't appreciate such nonsense.

"My apologies, Mr Smith, " She apologized.

"Keep your thoughts and rub