CHAPTER 43

"You're one hour late."

"I can explain sir. I actually..."

"Enough with your shitty excuses, Mrs. Ryder. Today this, tomorrow that. If not that I like you working here I would have fired you, you know that."

"Thank you sir."

"Don't thank me yet. You're working three hours extra after everyone has been dismissed."

"But sir..."

"And no break for you. I bet you ate on your way coming. If you still want this job then don't complain to me. You may leave." He turned his back at me.

I groaned silently out of his office. I texted Harry immediately that I would be coming home late tonight. He didn't seem pleased with the news, knowing we won't be able to spend time together.

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I stayed working till evening while all the other employees had left. My boss was still in his office when he called me.

He clears his throat, staring at me closely.

"Mr. Patrick." I called to know if he was alright.