Trapped by the Ruthless Billionaire novel Chapter 6

"You are very meticulous in your work. Keep it up," The old man complimented Jenna after reviewing her report. Jenna smiled but couldn't keep calm. Even with a compliment, it sounded like a reprimand because there was no smile on his face and his bodyguards made things worse with their presence. The office was already complex but their presence made it heavy.

"I try my best sir, thank you." She responded politely. She couldn't help but notice the man's pupil from the distance, which looked so dark that it reminded her of someone. The thought of that dying man gave her shivers. His eyes were so scary and seemed so similar to that of the old man.

"You can take your leave," he finally said. Jenna was relieved and walked out of the office. It wasn't as bad as she thought. For as long as she did her job well, she was sure to not face any unforeseen challenges. It was good that she took Kate's advice. She hadn't called Cathan since then and felt the need to call and thank him.

The deputy CEO was waiting in front of her office together with her teammates when she got there. "How did it go, Jenna?"

"Better than expected," she said to the deputy CEO. Her teammates sighed, excitement brewing them. Jenna was the only boss who had come out of the old man's office smiling.

Perhaps that was the advantage of being the Managing Director in her father's company. She knew what to do without being told for as long as she was abreast with her products.

"You are the first to pass for the first time and the only one with your team to not work overtime today. Tell me, how did you do it?" He asked after Jenna's team mates had left.

"Simple, hardwork and determination," Jenna shrugged. She was proud of being a workaholic.

"Goodluck, and prepare for a presentation on monday. Every manager would have to present something on behalf of the team members during the meeting as a way of introducing their department to the new CEO," he informed her with a satisfying smile. There was no need to elaborate. Jenna already knew what he meant.

"I will be with the new CEO most of the time for at least a week so if you don't see me around, don't be worried sick or think I quit," he said apologetically, knowing that Jenna was new. It was for this reason that he kept giving her a heads up on everything.

"I will work on it over the weekend, thank you," Jenna responded with gratitude. Mr Simmons was a very respectable and capable man with no rotten skeletons in his cupboard. He was diligent and adored his family, keeping his wife and daughter's picture beautifully framed and sitting proudly on his desk. He would boast from time to time that his wife was the most beautiful woman in the world.

Jenna had closed for the day. Before she reached the elevator, she bumped into someone, documents poured on the floor.

"Max, sorry," she wasn't really sorry for the documents but the state of the man. It was as if something was chasing him.

Max ignored her while he bent to pick up the scattered items on the floor. She bent down to help him when he snapped, "leave it."

"Alright, see you on monday." She was startled and didn't try to argue, not wanting to incur any more threats from him but he turned curious to her leaving at this time.

"Monday? Where are you going?" Max was curious. Wasn't Jenna afraid of the old man? Everyone was working overtime and she was leaving.

"Home."

"Everyone is working overtime."

"Not me and my team. Our report was perfect," she didn't mean to brag but it sounded like it.

"Alright, see you on Monday," he said but his expression had turned rigid. Jenna didn't take it to heart and headed down the elevator and into Kate's car, which she had given her for her rounds since she wasn't around.

Before she turned the ignition, her phone rang. "Jen, It's Peggy. Can we talk?" Jenna let out a bitter smile. If Peggy had helped her out that night, she wouldn't have ended up in that hotel.

"We have nothing to talk about." Her tone was indifferent but Peggy never took offense.

"Jen please, I need your help," she pleaded directly but there was no remorse in her voice over the phone.

"I can't offer you any help," Jenna said sadly and was about to end the call when Peggy spoke again.

"Since your father passed on, you are the boss now so you can help." Jenna was aggrieved. Peggy called because she needed her help. She didn't even apologize for not helping her the last time. Why didn't she see before now that Peggy was selfish?