GILDA’S POV
I froze. What was she talking about?
“What message? From who?” I asked.
“From Mr. Japheth. He asked me to tell you to meet him in his office, in the other building,” she said.
My stomach sank, and my heart began to race. I knew what he wanted to do. He wanted me out of his house as quickly as possible. He had made it clear that he did not tolerate thieves, and this was exactly what he was doing.
“Okay, I’ll go meet him right now,” I said.
I was about to leave when she held my hands.
“Do not forget me. Remember you said you were going to help me and save me from Jane,” she said.
That was when it hit me. I wouldn’t be able to help her anymore. This accusation had ruined whatever relationship I had with Japheth. The only person who could have helped me was Japheth, and now
