Chapter 9. Gene

I was relieved when I didn't meet Gene for the next following weeks. But it was my stupid damn luck when I did meet him as Kamaria called me into her office on Friday.

"Benjamin, I'm sure you remember Gene."

Yes, a definite yes.

"Yes, he was with me in London."

The man looked at me but said nothing.

"Okay, good. So, anyway, Jacqueline told me that Cuthbert has been calling your apartment?"

"Only when my mobile is off, or when I'm with another client."

Gene didn't even look at me, but I did notice his jaw clenched. What's the matter with everyone?

"Is there something I should know?"

"Has Cuthbert harmed you in any way? threaten you?" Kamaria asked while Gene looked at me, studying me.

"Not that I can't handle myself with, seriously boss, you're freaking me out here. Should I end his contract?"

"No, it's just Jasper from Legal found something about Cuthbert while he was digging on one o