Chapter 540 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

“It’s Bill. I left you a package at the hotel. It’s from Jero.”

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Celsie had just concluded a meeting with the members of her team and was dishing out some instructions to one of the ladies when the main office door opened and Aaron walked in.

“Aaron!” Celsie exclaimed in surprise when she turned to see who had walked in and saw him.

“Are you okay? Is everything alright?” She asked as she hurried to him when she noticed how pale he looked, and took his hand as she led him into her office, away from the curious eyes of her team members.

“Why are you here? Did something happen? Did Sara bother you again?” Celsie asked immediately she closed the door behind them.

“No, she didn’t. I don’t think I can wait until Monday as I planned. I have to talk to Harry today. I think he knows something,” Aaron said as Celsie made him sit down on one of the chairs in the office.

“What happened? Did he say anything?” Celsie asked with concern as she took the seat beside him and held his hands.

“He didn’t, but I know he is upset. I wanted to talk to you about it before going to his office,” Aaron said, and Celsie sighed.

“Did he tell you why he is upset?” She asked, and Aaron shook his head.

“He said we can’t have a normal weekend when he knows that I’m lying to him,” Aaron said, and Celsie sighed.

“That is true. I think you should go with your gut and tell him now. At the rate everything is going, I don’t think you will have another chance to do so after now,” Celsie said, and Aaron gave her a nod.

“I think so too. But what if he gets more upset?” Aaron asked with a worried frown, and Celsie shook her head.

“Just trust him, Aaron. Harry is a reasonable man. The longer you keep this away from him the worse it will get. You won’t be doing either of you any good by keeping it away from him much longer considering how upset he is already,” Celsie said quietly, and Aaron sighed.

“I guess you are right. Keeping secrets from him is upsetting him already,” Aaron said, and Celsie squeezed his hands reassuringly.

“Everything is going to be fine. Maybe not immediately, but eventually. I could escort you to his office and wait outside until you’re done speaking with him if it would make you feel better,” Celsie offered, and Aaron gave her a weak smile.

“You would do that?” He asked, and she gave him a nod.

“Sure. I will give Benne a call to find out if they are done with their meeting and if Harry is in his office, then we can leave,” Celsie said as she reached for her phone which was on the table, and dialed Benne’s line.

Away from there, Benne pinched the bridge of his nose as he stood from his seat and met Harry’s questioning gaze, “I don’t know who…”

“Don’t. Do us both a favor and don’t lie to me, Benne. I’m tired of hearing you lie to me. Please be straight with me,” Harry pleaded, and Benne sighed.

“I can’t,” Benne said weakly, and Harry shook his head.

“So you admit that you have been lying to me since yesterday morning?” Harry asked with a mirthless smile.

“You know that I won’t lie to you if it wasn’t necessary. Whatever I’m doing is because I care about you,” Benne said, and Harry shook his head.

“I would never lie to you whether or not it was necessary. You know that” Harry said, and Benne ran a finger through his hair.

“I wish I could tell you what’s up, Harry. But I can’t. I promised that I wasn’t going to say a word to you. You have to hear whatever it is directly from your dad. Please try to understand me,” Benne pleaded, and Harry held his gaze for a moment, but before Harry could say anything Benne’s phone began to ring and he received the call when he saw that it was from Celsie.

“I hope I’m not interrupting your meeting?” Celsie asked immediately after the call connected.

“You are not. The meeting is over. Is there a problem?” Benne asked as he looked away from Harry who was still staring at him.

“Not exactly. Do you think Harry is in his office? Aaron is here to see him,” Celsie said, and Benne raised a brow.

“Aaron is here to see him?” Benne asked, and immediately Harry heard his father’s name, he raised a brow.

“Yes. He wants to tell him about Sara. Can I escort him to Harry’s office now? Or is Harry busy?” Celsie asked, and Benne shook his head.

“I’m sure he would want to see him. You can take him to his office,” Benne said and returned his attention to Harry after Celsie hung up.

“My dad is here?” Harry asked, and Benne gave him a nod.

“You should go to your office. He is here to tell you everything you want to know,” Benne said, and before he could finish speaking Harry headed for the door.

“Harry?” Benne called, and Harry paused and turned to look at him.

“Try not to be too hard on yourself or Aaron,” Benne said, and Harry walked away without saying a word.

Benne sighed, not sure if he should follow Harry to his office or just let the father and son take care of their business.

He was worried. Very worried. But at the same time, he was relieved that Aaron had decided to finally open up to Harry and not keep things to himself anymore. It was better for them all this way, he thought as he walked out of the conference room and headed for his office to go check on Jamal before his next meeting.

By the time Celsie and Aaron arrived at Harry’s office, Harry was already inside his office, standing by the window and looking outside as he waited for his father to arrive.

He had informed his secretary that his father was coming, and she was to let him in immediately.

“Good morning. This is Aaron Jonas. Please can you let Mr. Jonas know that his father is here to meet him,” Celsie informed Harry’s secretary immediately they walked into the office and she stood up at once.

“Good morning, sir. You’re welcome, please come with me,” she said with a polite smile as she stepped away from her seat.

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