Chapter 57. Still Sick

Secretary Ken looked at his watch clock for the ninth time.

 “Sir Damien is late. Connor reported to school an hour ago. If he had dropped his wife at school, that should’ve taken only ten more minutes. Where else did he go off to?”

 The door to his office opened and a smiling Damien walked in. “Good morning, Ken. Have you been waiting?”

 He looked away from him, “No, I haven’t. The meeting has been concluded. Harris group agreed to engaging in the prospect you suggested to Governor Darwin.”

 Damien’s eyes lit up. “Aww really? That group is really a good ally. Remind me to thank them personally.”

 He plopped down on his chair and took of his suit.

 Ken watched his movements before shutting his eyes. “The Harris group has your back all the time. I bet they must be expecting you to marry their youngest daughter.”

 Damien froze, giving him a side glance.

 “If they learn that you’re married, it will