Chapter: 37 [ A Step Away ]

[ Blaze ]

“Look who decides to show up today.” Mathew’s sarcastic remark boils my blood but I remain quiet because I can’t lose my focus at this point and a silly mistake can be disastrous.

“I am sorry, Mr. Ramirez but I submitted a leave application in the HR department. Scarlett is sick and she needed my presence.

“I wish that runt would die so I don’t have to smear my hands in her blood.” He murmurs but I catch it anyways.

“What did you say, Sir?” I ask him despite hearing him at the first place.

“No, it’s nothing. What happened to my daughter. I am sorry, I have been busy lately that I can’t check on my daughter. How is she doing?” He quickly covers up his viciousness by a sick smile.

“She’s fine now. I’ll pass your message to her.” I say still trying to act calm.

“There’s no need for that because I’d be visiting my daughter tonight at your place. It’s been a really long time since I last saw her. Would you mind if I invite myself over the dinner at your place?” He asks me and hi