THE VOICE RECORD
Author: Mel Hope
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

The coordinator was eager to hear what the man invited in had to say. "Good day. I made up my mind to come in here to tell you about what I discovered when I overheard you and this young man seated here talking about the petition filed against Pen and Rescue Inc.," the man said pointing at Jakes. "Sir, I'll like to verify if you are Mr Jakes Johnson," the man asked. "Yes, I am," Jakes responded quickly, expectant of what the man had to say next.

"I started working with Mr Cameron recently and I came here with him for the meeting. However, I'm considering resigning from my job with him because of some of the questionable things I noticed about him," the man said. "Go on. We're listening," the coordinator said, expecting to hear more from the man.

"He branched to eat at a restaurant close by, with some friends, while he asked me to hang around. It was while I stayed back that I heard the conversation between the both of you. Mr Cameron is the one behind the petition filed against 'Pen
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