Chapter Fifteen

Joyce's POV

My heart was drumming hard against my chest as our eyes locked. Without saying anything, Adrian focused on his meal and took a bite.

“Erm.. Mr. Ortega.. I need_”

“It's fine. You can go” he interjected without looking up, which surprised me. I thought I had heard wrong. I hadn't even gotten the chance to complete my request.

“Sir, I’m so sorry,” I said apologetically. “My son’s babysitter called to inform me he is unwell. I know I shouldn't be doing this on my first day at work but I’ve never heard her sounding this flustered before and_”

“And I said it's fine!” He cut me off. “Just keep in mind that I'll deduct a certain amount from your salary if you don't make it to work tomorrow morning before I do and complete the task assigned to you.”

My jaw dropped, “Huh... Sir? Don't you understand? My son_”

He raised his head and glared hard at me, “I'm not deaf and stupid. I heard you and I'm certain you understood me too. You can leave.”

Stupid! I wanted to curse at him but I he