The Son-in-law's Revenge

Chapter 16

William Otto stared out his office window, enjoying the sunrise view.. It was one of the sights he'd discovered to be quite therapeutic for him since young age.

'Sir, the coffee is ready'.

William extended his hand to accept the coffee from his assistant, slurped it and slumped onto his seat with a heavy sigh.

'Do you need me to do anything for you, sir?' his assistant's questioned.

William rolled his eyes in exhaustion. 'Tell me what you're on today, Patrik. You're never this committed to doing little works like serving me coffee, arranging documents, and all. What's with the consistent use of 'sir'?'

Patrik is William's long time friend who turned his assistant few months ago. Patrik never addressed Williams with courtesy and of course, he leaves menial jobs undone, stressing on the point that he's no servant boy. The sudden change in his assistant stirred reactions.

Patrik did an exaggerated bow, in a way that his forehead almost touched his knees. 'Why? Do you not like the way I