"Miss Albert, is there a problem between you and my Son?" Brent didn't shift his gaze from her face wanting to see how she would react.
Forgotten about their meeting in the boardroom Jessy replied earnestly, "Sir, I said I have not spoken to your Son in almost a month."
Knowing the truth Brent said, "Miss Albert, we were at the office earlier and were told that you and my Son had a meeting yesterday."
Realizing he was here now after leaving the office and had also learned about Boss and I meeting in the boardroom and now wanting some answers.
Jessy smiled and then responded, "Oh that, Sir, I had forgotten all about that because of my busy schedule, in fact, that was just a slight misunderstanding about his meals, but the matter is rectified."
Still feeling worried and a heaviness in his heart he bluntly asks, "Did my Son fire you?"
Brent was shocked when she chuckled, "Please Sir, I give your Son no reason to fire me. I know even if he had intentions of doing such a thing when he visited the construction site his mind would change immediately. Sir, I have put all my effort and expertise into making this project of his a success, so tell me your honest opinion, have I failed in any way?"
Brent and Florence didn't expect her to be bold or even so straightforward but she was right, it was truly mindblowing.
"You are right and we are pleased, as a matter of fact, my wife and I wanted you to know you are doing a fantastic job, and it seems the project will be completed as scheduled."
Jessy felt relieved hearing those words, "Sir, I am satisfied you are pleased."
"Look, my Dear, I know my Son hasn't given you a pay raise for the extra work but I will attend to that immediately, and we would like you to select the families that you think will be suitable and qualified for the apartments."
With her mouth agape, as she looks at the two sitting opposite her. Lost for word for the first time in her life. If Papa was here he would been exasperated wanting to know if she was dumb or had forgotten all her training.
Coming back to her senses, "Sir, I thank you so much, but I don't want to offend anyone?"
Florence knew who she was referring to, but she wasn't offended. Deep in her heart, she knew from the first day they met she was making things difficult for her, but after seeing the construction work and the designs she realized when she was expressing her heart-felt input towards the project she already had a clear picture in her mind.
"You will not my dear, my wife suggested that you are the most appropriate person to select the families after seeing the fantastic job you are doing.."
Florence was pleased to see the beautiful smile, it was the first time her face had lit up so elegantly or was it the first time I had seen her unique beauty? "Thank you so much, Ma'am."
"You are welcome my dear, I know we started on the wrong footing and I am very sorry, but I have been observing this is more your dream than my Son. What the men said you have been in the site almost every day, but Junior has only visited twice."
"Ma'am, your Son is very busy, that's why he had me train for the project."
This time it was Florence who laughed, saying "From what I observed, you don't need any training, this has been your baby."
Jessy looked at her with a smile before saying, "Ma'am, I like a good challenge."
Florence was curious so she asked, "Now tell me the truth, how did you hurt your head?"
Watching her pass her hand over the spot and then she stood up, "Will you excuse me, it seems as though I interfere with the plaster, let me change it."
Walking towards the bedroom, hearing her saying, "Miss Albert let me help you?"
"Ma'am, please my room is not decent, I will get the things and then you can assist me, and I will get rid of the stupid mat, this is the second time, I've tripped on it."
Florence looks at the mat not a bent edge so how could she trip?