Back at her desk, Amelia suddenly remembered Gerold, who had been beaten up in the café. Clay had said he would emasculate him, and she wondered if he really did.
After working for a while, Amelia felt so sleepy that she kept nodding off.
She went to make herself a cup of coffee and, upon returning, saw a familiar figure stepping out of the elevator.
"Amelia."
It was Clay's brother, Mars.
"Hello, Mr. Kingsley," Amelia quickly greeted him, remembering her place and following everyone else in addressing Mars as Mr. Kingsley.
Mars walked up to her, looking sharp in his crisp white shirt, exuding a gentle elegance.
"Mr. Kingsley? Please, just call me Mars. We're family. By the way, is Clay in?" he asked.
Amelia nodded. "Yeah, he's in his office."
"Thanks." Before leaving, he glanced a
