My Disabled Husband Has A Secret novel Chapter 5

Author's POV

Duke looked at the pile of documents and sighed. Picking up a file he started working on it when someone knocked on the door.

"Come in"

Mark entered the cabin.

"What is it?" Duke asked looking at the document.

"Boss, Ma'am has asked for something. But the thing is, it is against our rules" Mark was nervous to hear Lelia's demand.

"What did she want?" Duke put down the pen and looked at him.

"Ma'am has requested for advanced payment. She wanted 1,00,000 dollars. But according to our rules, we don't give loans or advance payments for the first 3 months. The interview board had already denied but Ma'am requested to talk to you in person. What should I tell her?" Mark thought Lelia was an innocent girl, but why did she ask for advance payment on the first day?

"Where is she?" Duke asked him

"Boss, she is waiting in the lobby. Do you want me to send her here?"

"Yes, send her here?"

"As you command, Boss" Mark left the room.

After some time, someone knocked on the door.

Duke stood up and went to the window. He looked outside.

"Come in"

Lelia took a deep breath and then entered. She looked around and found her boss standing in front of the window. His back was facing her.

"Why is he so mysterious? Lelia could feel his powerful aura. It was the first time that she encountered such a thing, so she was nervous and scared, but she soon calmed down"

"If you are done doing a silent act, then speak up. I don't have the whole day for you"

Lelia was embarrassed. Pinching her own hand she spoke up, "I know Mr. Mark already informed you of the reason for my coming"

"Speak for yourself, Ms. Lelia. I saw on your data you are single. It was true right?" Duke finally asked the question which was bothering him. Why didn't she change her marital status?

Is she ashamed of her husband?

Lelia was a little shocked to hear this from him. In a hurry, she had forgotten to update her data. But if she told him now won't he think she submitted incorrect data? Isn't it one kind of cheating? "No, I can't tell him that. I need this job"

Lelia smiled nervously and spoke up, "Indeed, I am single"

Duke felt upset hearing those words. He didn't expect it.

"Why do you demand advance payment when you are well aware that it is against the rules?" Duke asked coldly

"Sir, I have some personal reasons. Please allow it. You can cut it from my salaries" Lelia requested.