Chapter 20

Augustus

Taking a warm shower I pulled out a navy blue suit from the walk-in closet of my bedroom to get ready for my office. After reaching the stairs I could smell the taste of freshly made bacon along with eggs and some toast. I smile while greeting Martha, my sixty-year-old cook and housekeeper who has been with me for the last five years. Occupying one of the seats of the dining table, I start consuming breakfast reading a morning daily.

My driver Oliver was ready with the car, once I reached the exit of the house and greeted me as I settled down. The drive to my office takes around fifteen minutes, which I spend in mailing my clients and sometimes have a short talk with Oliver.

As I reach my chair, my secretary greets me and scurries inside my room with the file in her hands.

“Sir, this is the file from our vigilance department which requires your immediate perusal,” she says and leaves the room immediately after my dismissal.

I sigh, openi