CROWDED STAFFROOM

Still stunned by Brent's sudden decision, Jeffery wondered if something had happened today at work for the Young Master to take such drastic measures."

"I know Senior Master had instructed him two years ago to put these safety measures in place, but Young Master had said no. So what could cause him to change his mind so suddenly? Well, whatever it is I must truly thank God he saw the importance of his safety, and also this family. He must have realized that being the only child, he has a great responsibility and the Larsons cannot afford to have any mishap."

Being pleased with his decision, "Now that he is home safe I should send the message to the senior securities. With that done he heads to his room.

Satisfy that he had done what Senior Master mentioned two years ago, "Maybe he had now seen the seriousness of the situation.

Recently, I noticed some changes in his behavior which seems very promising."

In Brent's room, he thought of Jessy being all alone, 'If I was being followed then I should also implement some permanent safety measures to protect her. With Johnny watching the apartment, for now, she should be safe.' 

He made a few calls before he took a cold shower and went to bed, he knew he didn't have to wake up early, so he took off his alarm.

Hearing his phone ringing, Brent opened his eyes, feeling the exhaustion from the many sleepless nights during the past three weeks.

What frustrated him the most was all the extra measure he had put in for his Mom to like Jessy was now flush down the drain.

"Mom seems to be very dissatisfied with just looking at Jessy, and at the mention of Jessy's name, she becomes agitated."

"She was not listening or budging to anything I had to say. Also returning home every day was even more frustrating especially when I had to hear her complain about Jessy's behavior." 

Exhaustion and exaggeration cause him to become irritable. and he takes out his anger and grievance with anyone who steps in his way.

Lystra was on the alert and shunned away from him within the last two weeks, not knowing the reason for his irritation and misbehavior with the employees. Unless he needed her to dictate letters or other important matters.

She had only returned from the washroom when her desk phone rang, and heard Boss say, "Come to my office right now."

Lystra thought as she took her notepad and pen and rushed across to his office.

Afraid that she had made another mistake, she felt cold sweat running down her face profusely as she thought how displeased he was early this morning.

'Oh my goodness, he has changed so much within two weeks. There seems to be a gloominess that overshadowed him and his anger has escalated.'

"Why is he so vicious? This was never like him, he was kind-hearted and never abused the office staff. I am sure something has agitated him and he can't seem to get a handle on it."

Lystra suddenly stopped in her tracks, "I have also noticed a change in Miss Albert but that was before Boss started acting up, Oh Lord, did something happen between them? If that is the case, I should add some fuel to the fire, and before she knows it she will be gone like lightning.

With that thought in mind, Lystra's fear disappeared, and she stepped into his office with a bit more confidence. She also avoids him. Is he furious because of that? even though the security is more on alert 

In the staff room Sylvia take out the container with the doughnut and the jug of juice. 'Oh, this will do just fine.'

Sylvia said as she relaxed with the container of snacks.

It wasn't long before others entered the staff room.

Hearing them asks her, "Sylvia by chance it has more of that?"

Shifting the container towards them, "Boy I miss, Miss Albert's snack." Keith said.

"I thought it was I alone," Sylvia responds.

When Boss pushed the door and walked in he asked, "Lystra what is taking you so long" but the staff room was crowded 'Dear God it is not I alone hungry.'

"Here you go Boss, I didn't know we had so many vultures."

Brent looks at her becoming angry, wanting to know who she was referring to as vouchers. "Where is Miss Albert?"

Lystra looked at him, she knew he was angry, thinking, 'All this is because of Miss Albert's absence in the office.'