Arriving at the company the follow day, Lola was surprised that not a single staff Stare at her or gossip about her like the previous day. She knows this definitely the work of the mysterious CEO or Jimi Gadon, but she still wonders how they could totally stop everyone from talking about her, at least one or two people should still try to talk about her.
She makes her way to the top floor and as always Rhea brought in her coffee, she was still bordered about how they can easily stop before from gossiping about such an interesting topic, so she decided to ask Rhea.
"Rhea right?" She asked pretending she is not sure of her name.
"Yes miss Lola, it's Rhea"
"Good. Emm, i want to ask. Do you hear about the rumours spreading around about me yesterday?" She asked
"Everyone did ma."
"Then you must also be aware that the rumours spreading and gossiping end over night. I'm wondering how can the CEO stop such intrepid gossip overnight?" She inquired.
Rhea hesitate a little then she said; "you didn't hear from me "
"I didn't hear from you" Lola assured her.
"A mail was sent to every staff, that any staff caught gossiping about you will be sack with immediate effect. "
"What!" Lola exclaimed in surprise.
"You didn't hear from me" Rhea said and walked out of the office, while Lola Stand there try to find a reason why a CEO she as never meet, will be going to such extent for her.
****
During the hot hours of the afternoon, grandma Gandon can be seen drinking ice tea in a fancy restarted with her eyes glue to the entrance as if waiting for someone to come in.
After few minute if waiting, Gad showed up in a casual dress, a average looking t-shirt with no distinctive features and a faded jean trouser. This cause Grandma Gadon to frown.
"Why are you dressed like this " Asked Grandma Gandon the moment Gad reach her.
"Like how?" Gad asked feigning oblivious
"Like this " Grandma Gadon repeated pointing atvhis outfit "what happens to your suit and tie?"
Gad sigh, before taking a seat just opposite his Grandma.
"Why do you asked to see me Grandma?" Gad asked, Changing the topic.
"Do I need a specific reason to want to see my grandson " said Grandma Gadon with a expression of someone that has been wronged.
"Grandma let leave this game, we bought know you asked me here for a purpose, and I'm really have things to do, so get on with it."
Grandma Gadon shoulders slumped in defeat. "Fine, at least get something to eat first before we talk"
"I'm full, we can start the conversation now"
"Ah! You are something" said Grandma Gadon in frustration "Fine, what I want to talk to you about your Grandfather's birthday, he want you to be there, and it is only right fir you to be there as his first Grandson, especially since your parent her no more." Grandma Gadon explained.
"I understand that you all want me there, and Grandfather had sent Jimi to me already, there's no need for you to stress over it" Gad replied
"I know he sent Jimi to you, but we are not satisfy with the answer you gave him"
"I will tell you what I told Jimi, if I'm not busy I will come, but if I am, I won't leave an important business meeting that could earn me millions for a party of a dying man" Gad replied nonchalantly.
"Aaron is not dying, don't say such thing"
" I have to take my leave" Gad stood up and left the restaurant despite several attempts by his Grandmother to stop him.
*******
Lola stood in front of Jimi at his office
"I really appreciate what the CEO did by stopping the rumours, I wish I can thank him personally"
"You will when you see him" Jimi replied.
"When will he he back, there arr some pepper work that needs his signature before the projects can be carried out.
"He won't be back anytime soon, so you can bring me those paperwork to sign o. His behalf"
"You can do that?" Lola asked in surprised, if he is authorised to sign any documents in place of the CEO then he can even sell the company.
"Yes I can, the CEO is my cousin remember, and this is a family business.
"Oh, of course" Lola replied " I will bring those papers first thing tomorrow morning.
"Good"
"Thank you once again, and good night sir"
"Good night miss Lola" Jimi replied her before she walked out of the office done for today's work.