Husband With Benefits-Chapter 526: Gossip

"Uncle Norman. Who was that angel-like man?" The old man turned to see the young girl who worked as a housekeeper in the resort and sighed," He is the new manager. His name is Gabe Frost."

"Frost? Isn’t that the company that now owns this resort? He is one of the owners?"

The old man scoffed," I don’t think so. Do you think one of the high and mighty directors would come here? He’s probably some poor cousin of those rich folks and they must have thrown him here to hide him."

"Hide him? He has the name of an angel and the looks of an angel. Why would they want to hide him?", the young woman commented playfully, making the older man laugh as he said," You never know with these rich families, Autumn. And, I wonder what your fiance would have to say about you admiring another man, girl."

"What? Who is going to tell him? Not me definitely." Autumn made an innocent face as she looked at the old man who roared with laughter.

"Naughty Imp! Pierce going to have his hands full with you! But in this case, it’s okay, even if you admire him. He plays for the other team."

Autumn widened her eyes at that and asked the old man," Really? How do you know that?"

"I just know. I’ve seen so many things in my life that I can guess what is going on between two people. Also, the man who just accompanied him, he checked in here yesterday and was flirting with the barman yesterday."

Summer laughed at that and added wickedly," It is such a sad day that such a good looking man would be batting for his own team. Such a loss to the women folk!"

Norman and Summer laughed at that before Jack shook his head," Okay. I know you don’t gossip with anyone else but remember don’t say this to anyone else. It is not good for the manager to know. In this economy, it is very difficult to find a job as it is. And with you readying for marriage and motherhood..."

Summer gave a soft smile to the man and nodded," I know. Don’t worry, uncle Jack. I won’t make such a foolish mistake. And I do have some good news to share!"

Uncle Norman smiled," Of course I know what it is! You’re going to meet that Pierce’s parents tomorrow night, officially." ƒгeewёbnovel.com

Autumn shook her head and sighed," You seem to know everything! Yes, I am. They’d been a little angry about the adoption part but I think they’ve come around. I don’t know for sure. Pierce seemed a bit distracted when he called me in the morning."

Norman shook his head," At least the boy had the courage to take a stand. Otherwise, I always worried about you being married to a wimp."

Autumn rolled her eyes and shook her head," See, Uncle Norman. You don’t know everything."

"In this case, I am glad to be wrong."

Autumn grinned and nodded," Me too, Uncle Norman! Now, I’ll go back and clear out the rest of the rooms. In case, Mr Manager decides to conduct a test in the morning."

Norman nodded and watched the young woman skip away, sighing. She’d given up all her dreams and returned to this little sleepy town. He just hoped that she had someone better than Pierce to support her. But the girl had stars in her eyes for that boy. He just hoped that kid would grow up to be the hero she believed him to be.

***

In the room upstairs, Gabe threw down his bag onto the bed and stared at Jack,"Why are you here?"

"I am your Assistant, boss. Of course I shoudl be here, to assist you." Jack replied seriously.

Gabe snorted," How did you sell your soul for?"

Jack cocked his head and gave him an offended look," Do you really trust me so little Boss? I would not sell myself for anything." As Gabe stared at the man, he gave a seious look with a nod and added," I sold you."

Gabe sighed and shook his head. Of course, he should have known. They would definitely not let him come here alone and send someone to spy on him. He would have done the same with any of his brothers. But that they’d bribe his own assistant to come here and act as the spy, was just too cocky!

"What kind of information and at what frequency do thet expect?"

"Its open to interpretation, Boss. I will quote, Mr Seb on this, "Call us if he starts to display Hermit crab-like qualities again." Unquote."

Gabe shook his head. The moniker had to follow him here. "And what does your husband think about this?"

Jack grinned," He is extremely happy over the chance to have a sponsored honeymoon. He is in the middle of applying for a two month long leave from his job to come here and stay by my side, for the all expenses paid trip."

"You sold me out for a second honeymoon." Gabe commented and Jack laughed and nodded at that. " Of course. It is a worthy cause, isn’t it? Though it sucks to be you."

"And you suck." Gabe muttered with a face to which Jack nodded proudly," That I do. My husband can vouch for it."

Gabe shook his head as he made a face," TMI, Jack. Get out of here."

Jack grinned and shrugged his shoulders," Alright. You can rest for now. I’ve already prepared your schedule for the morning and mailed it to you. You can check and mail me any changes you need made."

"You’re a workaholic, Jack. Get lost. I start working the day after tomorrow so don’t show me your face before that."

"You’re quite rude, Mr Frost." Jack said with mock affront while Gabe shooed him away, "And you’re quite a pain in the a**! Good night, Jack. See you later."

Jack rolled his eyes and walked out of the room, with a smile on his face. It was good to have the Boss back.