Daniel froze, the silence suddenly enveloping the room. He hadn't expected his grandfather's sudden visit to Emily's house.
"Who is it, Em?" Fred's voice sounded approaching, his steps light but full of curiosity.
When Daniel's grandfather appeared in the doorway, Fred's brow furrowed, forming lines of confusion. "Excuse me, but who are you?" he asked, his voice full of caution.
"He's the chairman of W Company, Mr. Daniel's grandfather," Daniel replied, his voice muffled by Emily's voice, which was now the vessel of his soul.
"Chairman?" Fred gulped, surprised. The apron that had been wrapped around his waist slipped off and fell to the floor.
"P-please come in, sir," Fred said, his voice shaking slightly with nervousness, inviting Jake to enter.
Jake stepped inside, his keen eyes sc
