CHAPTER 19: OFFICE TALK

ERIC'S POV "Eric Mandela, it's a great thing to see you here, isn't it?" The man asked, moving in my direction. I couldn't help but give him a confused look. His voice did sound familiar. I think I heard somebody like him talking at the party thrown by the Darlingtons. "Who are you, please?" Laura asked, getting in front of him. "Why do you look so scared? I didn't come here to hurt anyone."He smirked. His eyes met mine, and I was just staring at him. Of course, I could tell that he was not a criminal. But walking into my office like that? Not quite acceptable. "Let me introduce myself then." He gently bowed. "The name's Rick Darlington." "Hold on, Laura said immediately. "Rick Darlington? Like, you're one of the sons of Mr. Darlington?" "Are you surprised?" He kept on with his smirk. "I'm sorry, sir. It's just that I haven't seen you before." Laura explained. Rick laughed softly. "It's okay." He turned around and gestured to the lady standing behind him. "This is Lizzie Ford