Chapter 6

Every time she walked into Pedro and Keith, Adrienne could feel the tension between them and she wondered what caused it. While it was true that Keith has been bothering her tremendously, it wouldn’t be enough to cause a rift between the cousins.

“Good morning!” she greeted both of them when she entered the office.

“You’re late!” Pedro bellowed.

“It’s only two minutes, Pedro. Common, don’t be so harsh on him,” Keith defended Adrienne and it made his cousin more furious than ever. She had no idea what was wrong with him but since she joined the company, he has changed. He used to be sweet around her, but lately, she noticed that he was different.

“A minute or two always matters for a businessman, Keith. And while we are it, is there any progress in your mission?” Pedro asked.

“I still have a lot of time to complete it,” Keith assured Pedro.

Pedro smirked at his cousin for being overconfident. “If you say so. Anyway, Adrienne and I will start working now.