Helen Inside was like heaven on earth, no one would believe it was an office if seen in a photograph. From the furnished walls to the drabs on the window, all speak luxury and elegance. Like every other office I have seen, the table wasn’t placed at the window side nor close to the wall, but it was situated at the center of the room. Far back behind the table, decorated like a Roman column type, were two pillars that signify the entrance of another region. The entrance was covered with a not-too-transparent red draping that vaguely revealed a huge bed and wardrobe. In awe, my eyes traveled back to the man seated on a chair behind the desk. He wore a maroon color suit, with a newspaper held over his face. Reaching a certain point, Mr. Philip held me by my left hand, causing me to stop. “I have brought her, Mr. Dowel. Mr. Philip said in a low, soothing voice, sounding as respectful as he could manage. Like he didn’t see or hear us all this while, he lifted the paper off his face and n
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