Instead, he sighed. "Alright. I don't know what to do with you yet."
She held her breath, waiting.
"The legal age to work is eighteen. If I hire you, it would technically be illegal."
Her heart pounded.
"But," he continued, giving her a sharp look, "if you are willing, I will still hire you."
Her eyes widened.
"You will have to sign a document," he explained, "stating that you knew your age and requested the job despite the law. That way, if the authorities ever investigate, I will not be held responsible."
Nnenna blinked.
He was serious.
He was giving her a choice.
"Yes, of course!" Nnenna responded eagerly, nodding. "Thank you so much, sir."
Seeing her enthusiasm, the head manager studied her for a moment. She really needed this job, he could tell.
But why?
What was a girl like her doing here, desperate for work?
His suspicions deepened.
