Chapter 024

I adjusted my clothes and breathed out, readying myself for whatever might happen. Since the day he chased Raphael away, Keith has been so busy that he didn't even talk to me at home, talk less about work.

I reached out my hand and knocked on the door, "come in." he said, from within.

I pushed the door open and closed it behind me once I was inside, "you called for me, sir?"

"Sit down," Keith replied.

I made my way to the seat opposite him and sat there, waiting for him to say whatever it was he called me there for.

"You conducted an interview today," Keith stated. I was about to answer but then he continued, "You also did so for just your stepsister who I fired. Why is that?"

"Well, as you said, she is my stepsister," I replied, crossing my arms together.

"I didn't call you in here to lie to me or give me half the truth," Keith said, rearranging some documents scattered on his desk.

"I'm not lying." I insisted.

"So it's half-truth," Keith said, not bothering to look at me.

I sighed a