Chapter Twelve

"Going somewhere Mr Billion?". Godwin asked from behind Jesse.

Jesse turned to look at the landlord with a smile. He'd asked his wife where her husband was but the woman had not known her husband's whereabouts.

"I was going to see you Mr Godwin." Jesse said. "Can we go somewhere to talk?".

"If it's money talk then sure." Godwin shrugged. "How's Guwen?".

"She's fine now." Jesse said.

They went to the man's shop and Godwin offered him a drink but Jesse declined it and sat on the bench instead.

"So... what do you have to tell me?". Godwin inquired.

"I'm staying at my godmother's house for a few days so we won't be here at all." Jesse informed him.

"Oh? You have a godmother?". Godwin looked very interested. "Who is she?".

"Mrs Arroyo."

"Really?!." Godwin's eyes widened. "That woman is very rich o."

"I have brought the money I'm owing you." Jesse took out a brown envelope from his suit jacket and passed it to Godwin.

Godwin took out the money from the envelope, counted it an