Chapter 52 052

Chapter 52 052
STEVEN
I sat there for a while, staring at the young man.

His composure was on point and his words came out smoothly like someone who knew exactly what he wanted.

“I like you, Jonas….you sound very confident but I am still a bit skeptical on some things actually..” I spoke out.

“Why would that be sir?” He answered.

“I need the truth actually. Why do you want to work for me and what business do you have with Uncle Greg?” I asked in a sharp tone.

He cleared his throat and adjusted his sitting posture like he had been waiting to answer the question.

“Remember I said I was working for your father. I really need the job, Mr. Gold. I did a good job with him and I believe I can do a better one with you, Sir,” he explained.

“And for your Uncle…I know him very well….”

“I once helped him out with something some months back and that was it,” they young man explained further.

“Hmmm….”

“And let me guess, he didn't pay you well for the job and you decided to come work for me??” I asked.

He shook his response, “Not at all, Mr. Gold….the decision is mine and not because of Mr. Greg…and there is a lot I can offer you even beyond expectations,” he concluded.

That same minute, my phone rang up and it was Douglas calling.

“Hello, what is going on?” I said out of anxiety. Douglas was all about business and his calls would always carry weight whenever it came in.

“Boss, we have a minor situation and your attention is needed at the head office,” he spoke hurriedly over the call.

The call disconnected immediately……”Oh shit, this better not be Katherina again with her daily troubles!” I muttered to myself.

“Is there anything I can help you with, Sir?” Jonas interrupted. I had almost forgot he was sitting right in front of me.

“You said you needed a job right?” 

“Yes sir…more than ready to serve you!” He said in a haste.

“I might need you, some kind of dispute analyst or specialist for my company. I really can't say but I need you to follow me right away,” I spoke in an authoritative tone.

We moved immediately. Thomas later arrive with the car after some minutes. “What took you so long?” I asked.

“Sorry about that sir,” he said, crossing his hands to stop Jonas from entering.

“Who are you and how did you get here? Thomas questioned. Jonas's confidence sprung into play that instant..

“Well, watch how you cross me, tough guy. You are going to be seeing more of me around so you better be ready for me,” Jonas spoke with his voice laced with a hint of threat.

Thomas, on the other hand, could care less. He looked at Jonas from toe to head and chuckled…..”Go get a cab, idiot,” Thomas replied with a hiss.

“And what if I don't? Do you think your face and composure scares me or what? Those are features you are meant to have, man, nothing more to it so you don't move me with all of those threats…” I heard Jonas reply.

“Hey both of you! Cut it out already…he is a staff of the company, Thomas. Watch it,” I turned to Thomas who seemed ready to engage in a physical fight if I hadn't stepped in.

“Boss, people like this should be taught a lesson,” he responded.

“And I said enough already! I need to get back to the office and he is coming with me so take us back now,” I raised my voice.

That minute, Thomas got in the car, whilst Jonas got in the back seat with me, and drove us off.


“Douglas, what is going on??”

“What's the rush call for?” I spoke hurriedly at him.

He was on his usual brown shirt and black tie, always looking oddly official with his somewhat combo.

But his attention was elsewhere whilst I talked, “Sorry, boss but I don't remember fixing a one man appointment for you,” he answered.

“What are you saying?” 

His eyes looked in the direction of Jonas and he raised his eyebrows, “Who would he be, sir?” He asked.

“Oh, this is Jonas…he is one of us but right now, that is not the issue…I need to know what the problem is,” I responded. 

“Boss, I can't discuss confidential matters in the presence of another….the information is top level business secret,” Douglas replied.

“Hmmmm….Jonas, please excuse us….”

The young man walked out, looking back at every instance.

“I don't know who he is but I don't think he is someone you should trust, Boss…” Douglas uttered without holding back.

“Why did you say that? Do you read minds now?” 

“Not at all, Boss but I mean what I just said….”

“Douglas, enough of all this talks….can we cut to the chase already?” 

He sighed out and brought his work tablet, “there is something you need to see, boss,” he said.

“But hold on,” he added.

Douglas went to the door and checked if Jonas was lurking around and he found him just right outside the door, standing by.

“Young man, can you move further away from here? Please find you way back to the reception. You will be called in sooner or later,” I heard Douglas speak.

At this point, I was already feeling unsettled and troubled……”What was Douglas going to show me?” 

My mind raced with a lot of questions that I didn't even care how rudely he was addressing Jonas just outside the office.

He got back in with his face heavily frowned, “Boss, please where did you see that man from? He is not fit to be in this kind of environment….” He said.

“There is a story behind all of that. I would tell you about that later so please proceed,” I said in a haste, eager to hear and see what he has to show me.

“Here, boss….”

“Take a look at what is happening currently. I think we might be in bigger trouble if……”