Starting to Heat Up

Since Erick entered the house, Nicholas did not take his eyes off of Erick, who was now sitting in front of Alan, together with his girlfriend. Nicholas did not like Erick because he had bravely offered to work as Alan's assistant. Yet he was clearly Alan Knight Clarke's only assistant, all these years.

"Aren't you the CEO, Mr. Maguire? How could you be my assistant?" Alan said softly with a smile.

"I'm only a temporary CEO, sir, later on when my master returns, I will return the position to him," Erick answered honestly. 

"Temporary CEO?"

"Yes sir," Erick answered briefly with a smile. 

"Where is the ..."

"Alice, come on." Anne suddenly appeared from the stairs interrupting Alan's conversation.