” “It’s not a lie, madam,” he said firmly.
“I’m ready to show you proof.
” The air between them was heavy.
Amelia’s world was beginning to tilt, and for the first time, she saw Dennis not just as a driver, but as a man who knew more than she realized.
Amelia’s hands trembled slightly as she held the edge of the desk.
Dennis’s words kept ringing in her ears.
I’ve seen Oga Chinadedu.
He’s with another woman.
Her anger returned in waves.
Dennis, you didn’t need to kiss me to say all this.
That was wrong.
Very wrong.
Dennis bowed his head.
I know, madam.
I am sorry.
I don’t even know what I was thinking.
Maybe I wasn’t thinking at all.
I only wanted you to be safe.
That is the truth.
Her eyes narrowed.
Safe? What do you mean safe? He hesitated, then spoke quietly, choosing each word carefully.
Madam, it’s not just about him cheating.
I think Ogre is planning something worse.
I don’t know everything, but I’ve overheard things.
He talks about your father’s businesses, about accounts.
The way he hides things from you, it’s not right.
I can’t tell how far it will go, but I knew I couldn’t sit back and watch.
Amelia’s heart skipped.
She stared at Dennis, trying to read if he was lying.
His eyes looked sincere, but it was too much to take in.
“Dennis,” she said coldly.
“You’re crossing dangerous lines.
You should not speak about my husband like this without solid proof.
” “I do have some proof,” Dennis replied quickly.
“But it’s not enough yet.
I’ve seen too many things I can’t ignore.
Please, madam, just be careful.
” She shook her head, her voice low.
“Even if what you say is true, you had no right to to touch me.
You humiliated me.
Don’t you understand? Dennis’s shoulders slumped.
I understand.
I regret it.
I wasn’t thinking clearly.
I only wanted you to listen before it was too late.
Forgive me, madam.
The silence stretched.
Amelia turned away, pressing her palm against her forehead.
Every part of her wanted to dismiss him entirely, but her chest felt heavy.
Something about his tone, the urgency, refused to leave her heart.
Finally, she waved her hand.
Go, Dennis.
Just go.
I don’t want to hear more.
Yes, madam, he said softly and walked out of the study.
When the door closed, Amelia sank into the chair.
Her heart was pounding.
She told herself Dennis had crossed the line, that he had no business in her private life.
Yet, the image of the hotel card in her bag and the strange way Chinedu had been avoiding board meetings made her chest tighten.
Could Dennis be telling the truth? She wondered.
