LOVE CRADLE

Failed to get a contract

Sisca felt hopeless, scared and tired. Very tired to the point that he was willing to sacrifice anything in order to lie down, close his eyes and sleep.

But of course Sisca couldn't make a small smile at Rico, then walked away to the building where her office worked.

Richard rode his Ferrari again to check on the condition of Michael, who was busy looking around with an attitude of interest.

"Good baby" Rico said to the boy whose eyes looked serious.

"You and I have a job".

He did not take his car back to his house, but drove to a prestigious area where the headquarters of the KENZIE GILBERT company was located.

GILBERT, who was Richard's partner when he bought the first company, is now retired and sells his share of stock to Richard.

But Richard did not change the name of his company, because he did not want to bother.

He took his Ferrari into his private parking lot, lifted Michael from the back seat.

His employees tried to save their surprise, seeing the boss coming in with worn out jeans and a casual cameo.

Though usually wearing a famous designer suit, and not carrying a briefcase but a basket containing a tiny baby brunettes.

All that showed his confusion was the receptionist, who served on the floor where the boardroom and Richard's private office were located.

The girl's eyes widened in astonishment, looking at her boss with a confused look.

"Mr Kenzie", his greeting stammered.

"Said Mr. Albert you did not enter.eh you want me to make coffee?", he asked.

"Thank you Mandy, and milk too, but I need you to call Albert and tell him to meet me now!".

Within five minutes his assistant had appeared, his reaction when he saw Richard was as shocked as the receptionist had been but he could still keep it.

Richard dropped Michael on the floor, the boy crawled around happily. Try chewing on a table leg made of rose wood which is very expensive.

"But there's urgent business, you have to keep it a secret. I don't want anyone in Kenzie to know, obviously?"

After Albert nodded in agreement, Richard said.

"I want a complete list of all the companies in this group, who use or require the services of public relations agencies."

"I want the details of each agency, the results and how long the contract runs out ".

Richard saw Albert looking at him, with a slightly curious look.

"I'm considering using the services of another agency".

He saw the glare of understanding in the eyes of his assistant, in Richard's heart wanting to know if Albert knew his true way of thinking. Maybe not.so much better.

Michael was bored, because there was nothing more interesting to make a toy. The boy turned to the two men in the room and started crying.

As soon as Richard saw it, he immediately reached out his asking hand in the cradle.

"It's boring, huh?Alright."

Raising Michael from the floor in a confident manner, he apologized to the receptionist who came in carrying a tray of coffee and milk.

"Sorry Mandy, I didn't have time to drink it".

"Oh yeah Albert, I want that information right away, okay?"

The staff in the office had so much respect for their superiors that after Richard left no one speculated about the event.

At lunchtime, Sisca's head was in excruciating pain. To the point that he could not see much less think.

His body shivered in the cold, but it also let out sweat. A courier sent by Steven came, returning his coat and bag.

When Anna shows up carrying her belongings, Sisca looks into her wondering eyes and feels obliged to tell the girl that they will not get the contract.