Husband With Benefits-Chapter 538: A Visitor

Gabe sat in his new office and sighed as he worked through the mountain load of files. Someone had tried to maintain things in order but it seemed they too had fallen short. At least this person’s effort was to be applauded or else his life would have been even more difficult.

He glared at his cell phone that was ringing and declined the call for the nth time! One more time! If Ian called him one more time, he was going to make sure that he punched the man the next time he met him. What had he said? You need to lessen yuor workload! You’ve become a workaholic...! Lessen his workload, his a**! Never had his files ever been so disorderly.

A knock on his door had him look up in relief as Jack entered, followed by the man who had been here when he had first arrived. He smiled," Mr Norman. Have a seat."

The older man nodded and sat ramrod straight across from him. Gabe raised an eyebrow. Did he detect a hint of hostility from the man’s gaze?

Ignoring the tension in the room, Gabe shifted his focus to the matter at hand. "So, Mr. Norman, I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me today. I wanted to touch base about the current state of affairs and get a better understanding of how things are being managed here. It seems, other than being on the reception, you have been managing everything else as well. Would you like to tell me why?"

The man nodded and answered," Its not that difficuly. We are a town of old folks. This resort was our main source of income and the only reason our children would stay here. The previous manager did us dirty but I hoped that Frost Industries would be able to pull us out. So, until the details were all signed, someone had to keep things running. I have nothing else to do so I chose to pick up this matter."

Gabe nodded at that, mentally making a note to reward this man at least monetarily. "I appreciate your efforts, Mr. Norman. It’s clear that you’ve been doing your best under difficult circumstances. Is there anyone else who has been involved in managing the office in recent months? Or have you been managing all these by yourself?"

The man seemed to relax for a moment. So, he’d been on the defensive. He looked at him directly and nodded," Yes. An old man like me. How could I have done it myself? I had help. In fact, without her, I would not have been able to do anything. I don’t understand all these invoices and online bill payments and then logging in the entries. She has done all this."

Gabe nodded. Now they were getting somewhere. It seemed Gabe had found his Deputy Manager. Whoever the person was that had been doing this, had done well. It meant that not only were they talented and hard working but also trust worthy. He could train this person for the next year so that when he left, they’d be able to oversee the running of the resort smoothly.

"Mr Norman. Please do let me know who this person is. I’d like a word with them as well." It also reflected well that the person had not come to claim rewards for the work done

"You fired her." Mr Norman answered, this time the hostility evident.

Gabe frowned. He fired her? But he hadn’t fired anyone. He’d made it clear he was not going to fire anyone...

"Mr Norman. I am sure you are mistaken. I have not fired anyone."

"But Autumn has not come to work in two days. And she does not miss work. She left your office and...

Gabe was stunned. "Miss Autumn did all the work?" he asked in surprise.

"Of course. She is a fine student! She even won a scholarship to go the Ford University in the capital. But she had to come back due to her family’s circumstances. And here she could only find a job as a housekeeper. She had hoped to ask you about having an administrative position but you fired her!"

"Mr Norman! First, you are mistaken. I have not fired anyone. Miss Autumn was sick that day and I have asked her to take a leave. She will be returning tonight. And if you say that really has done all this work, then I will appoint her according to her talent. Please trust me."

Mr Norman, who had been ready to argue for Autumn snapped his mouth shut at that. He had not expected that. Autumn was sick. He should have called her and checked on her. The poor kid. He gave a keen glance to the man sitting in front of him. It seemed his research was correct. The Frost were all honest people. Even the poor ones of the family. Good.

"Then I will take your leave. If you need any more information, you can ask Autumn. Thank you, Mr Frost. I look forward to working with you."

Gabe watched as the older man stood up and left and shook his head. What a funny man. Hostile one minute, Jovial and friendly the next.

"Autumn..."The girl was turning out to be an enigma. So, she was deserving of the credit for all this good work. But she seemed to be...

He picked up his phone," Jacks... I want all the information on an employes here. Miss Autumn."

Jack paused at that." Miss Autumn? The girl who thinks you are gay?"

Gabe smiled at that. " Yes. That is her. I think she is going to be your mentee in the coming few days..."

Jack frowned at that... So.. Miss Autumn had been the one to organise the paperwork. "Alright. I’ll get all the details to you.. Gabe.."

"Hmm?"

"Why do you sound so happy about the fact that she is the one who did all this?"

Gabe shrugged and answered," Do I? I’m just happy that I have found someone trustworthy.."