Chapter 16. Let's Chill at the Bar

Elsie's POV

"I will do what is required of me." Albie sounded skeptical, I didn't know if it was a good sign or not.

"Yes, you should."

A knock sounded on the door and someone called out my name. I recognized it as Cassie's voice, Albie never took his eyes off me even though it seemed someone else was waiting to see me.

"Yes, come in."

Cassie opened the door, slightly peeping in as she entered, totally different from how Albie entered. He had marched into my office as though he owned the place. His confidence was like his second skin.

"Elsie." Noticing the presence of another person in the room, she hesitated. "If you are occupied."

The intrusion was not welcoming but if I wanted to get more work done then I had to allow her to give them to me. So I motioned her to come in and drop them at the table.

"Oh Albie, I had no idea it was you." Cassie's voice made