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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2761-"Chase, I called you several times. What's the matter with you?" asked the colleague.
Chase awkwardly scratched his head and flipped through the documents in his hand. "Huh? Did you just call me? Maybe I didn't get enough rest last night, so I sort of spaced out a little…" His attitude only made things more peculiar.
"Chase, I've finished editing the draft. Can you take a look?"
He nervously accepted the papers, still avoiding eye contact with Rita.
"Um…yeah, sure. I'll take a look first, you can go back for now."
Under the watchful gaze of his colleagues, he slowly sat back at his desk. After a while, he tried to sneak a glance at Rita, only to find her staring at him with an
amused smile playing on her lips. He immediately lowered his head.
"Hmm…" Rita chuckled and shook her head.
Chase's mental resilience was even worse than she had imagined. She had thought about playing a trick on him, but at this point, it seemed unnecessary.
Still, was it worth her effort to deal with such a weak and spineless man?
Seeing Rita finally lower her head, Chase breathed a sigh of relief. After a while, he subconsciously straightened his shoulders.
'She probably has no idea who wrote that report!' thought Chase.
After all, he had submitted his work anonymously, and to a third-rate publication at that.
Logically speaking, nobody would suspect him, especially considering how many colleagues Rita had offended. Who could guarantee that it was not one of their doing?
With this thought, Chase felt emboldened again. It was all thanks to secretly following her that night that he managed to uncover such a big piece of news. It was already considered scandalous for their newspaper.
Chase felt a sense of triumph, eagerly anticipating Rita getting reprimanded by the higher-ups. Their company clearly valued employee conduct, not toleratiel net even the slightest dishonesty, let alone from someone like Rita.
However, Chase forgot one thing-Rita was a victim in this matter, and his sneaky actions of secretly taking photos of colleagues and manipulating them through editing were true examples of misconduct. Rita had not figured out how to deal with Chase yet. Honestly, dealing with him made her feel dirty.
Since joining the company, she had never met a colleague as troublesome as him. He not only took advantage of his background to swindle articles from other colleagues but also did not even
bother to cover basic news himself, relying on interns to gather material for him to claim as his dun. He was a senior with no shame. It was truly unfair for such a person to firmly hold onto his position.
Rita fell into contemplation.
"Everyone, pause your work for a moment. The boss said there will be a department meeting tomorrow at two o'clock in the afternoon."
Rita raised her head from the documents, feeling puzzled. Why would they have a staff meeting on one of these uneventful days? Their boss was not the type to call meetings so frequently.
Her neighboring female colleague kindly explained, "It's probably because something bighas. o m happened. The boss only calls meetings when something significant occurs. Someone's probably going to get criticized."
Though she did not say it explicitly, her gaze pointedly shifted toward Chase's position. They had beenn waiting for this guy to have a stroke oF bad luck, and it seemed his turn had finally come. 'Acting high and mighty with his seniority for so long, did he really think their boss was blind?' thought the female colleague.
Rita did not quite agree. 'He had been abusing his power for a long time, so wouldn't the boss have dealt with him a long time ago if he could handle him?'
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2762-Coupled with the previous conversations Rita had with the boss, she deeply doubted her female colleague's judgment. Rita did not hold any expectations.
However, the other colleagues seemed excited. They gathered around to gossip to the point of even neglecting their work.
Chase was very pleased. It was clear that the boss intended to criticize Rita at the staff meeting. Perhaps he could even get rid of this annoying newcomer altogether.
Thinking about how there would be no one left in the department to challenge him in the future, Chase felt rather satisfied.
With a stack of documents in hand, he walked up to Rita's desk, leaned against her workspace, and clicked his tongue disapprovingly.
Rita did not even bother to lift her head. She found him extremely irritating and had no desire to engage with him.
Chase sneered inwardly at her indifference. 'Let's see how long she keeps this calm facade on her.' The thought of her being caught off-guard and criticized filled him with even more satisfaction.
"Well, someone like you should make the most of your time here. After all, you could be fired any day," he remarked cryptically, basking in the attention from all directions.
Rita smirked mockingly. 'This guy is truly out of his mind. Parading around like he owned the place. Just how insufferably arrogant can he be?' Someone could not contain their curiosity and leaned in next to Chase. "Chase, you sound like you know something. Is the boss planning to fire someone at the meeting? Why else would you say that?"
Chase glanced at him askance. "You'll find out when the meeting starts. I know some details, but it's not convenient for me to tell you."
His condescending tone made the man's face darken. "Is that so? Well then, I guess we'll just have to wait and see."
"Why are you so worried? It's not like it's going to be you. But a certain someone sure knows who it is. That's why they're busy spending extra time at their desks now. They won't have this chance again Chase remarked, his eyes clearly fixed on Rita.
The man followed his gaze and could not help but frown, feeling that Chase was unreliable.
Rita worked diligently as an intern, much more than these old-timers. No way would any person in their right might rashly dismiss her! It was Chase himself who should have been fired long ago for not pulling his weight.
Rita remained silent, leaving Chase to perform his one-man show. Apart from a few interested individuals who gathered around, the rest of the colleagues ignored him.
He might have enjoyed grandstanding like this, but after a while, everyone understood that his words were just hot air and not worth paying attention to.
However, as the time for the staff meeting approached, they also falt somewhat nervous They had not done anything wrong, so they should not be fired, right?
However, Chase's words could not be entirely baseless. Who and what went wrong?
"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's talk about the main issue of the day," said Lenny, holding ac O M news and taking his place at the head of the table. Chase craned his neck, unable to see
Could it be that someone was going to be praised?
"I don't know if any of you have the habit of reading our competitors newspapers, but redently, I'came aeross an interesting article. That's why I called this meeting, to share it.
with all of you."
Chase grinned. "Anything that catches your eye must be an excellent article.
Let's hurry up and project it so we can all see and learn."
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2763Their boss, Lenny, did not respond to Chase's words as usual. Instead, he glanced at him before shifting his gaze to someone else.
"I don't know if everyone here still remembers the oath we took when we first became reporters. Do you still remember what our primary responsibility is?"
'I remember,' Rita quietly answered in her mind. 'Respect for truth and the public's right to know the truth are a reporter's primary responsibilities.' Everything she did was to fulfill the oath she had made at the beginning.
However, while the oath was simple, putting it into practice was incredibly difficult, especially when walking the path of a true reporter which was fraught with many challenges and obstacles.
"I believe everyone here hasn't forgotten our primary responsibility. However, as time goes by and years pass, it seems that some people have forgotten why they embarked on this journey in the first place." Lenny slammed the newspaper on the table heavily. Silence filled the conference room, and no one dared to speak. Although they did not know what was happening or why Lenny was so angry, they could sense the heavy atmosphere.
"It's normal for there to be some discord among colleagues, and I've never intervened excessively. I've always told newcomers to respect their seniors, and I've told you seniors to take more care of the newcomers because that'll only benefit you in the long run. However, a certain someone has been abusing their power as a senior reporter and recklessly bullying the newcomer. Is this what I've taught you?"
Chase's heart skipped a beat. He did not know why Lenny suddenly brought this up. However, among the people present, he was the one who bullied the newcomers the most.
Rita was puzzled. Who was Lenny going to criticize? Considering the atmosphere, it probably was not her.
Lenny continued, "Chase, do you think what I just said is correct?"
าวน Chase broke out into a cold sweat. "Of course you're right, sir. It's just that some newcomers completely disregard their place and often argue with their seniors…
I think in such situations, we should assert our seniority to put them in their place. Otherwise, they'll just become too arrogant in the future."
"It seems that Chase has a lot of insight when it comes to disciplining juniors.
Why don't you share your insights?"
Lenny's voice was authoritative, and Chase had no choice but to speak up.
"Well, it's like this. I believe we seniors should be more tolerant. I usually am. But sometimes, some newcomers. just don't know their place, and that's when we need to slightly teach them a lesson and make them aware of their status and responsibilities.
But of course, ultimately, it's all about caring for the juniors. I believe with time, the newcomers will understand our good intentions."
Lenny clapped. He stood up, walked behind Chase, and placed a hand on his shoulder, pressing him into his seat.
"No one here objects. It seems everyone agrees with what Chase!
said, hup lenny's statement hung in the air.
Rita smirked disdainfully. Some
people might find Chase's actions contemptible, but most were just going along with the flow. After all,
what Chase did had no impact on their own interests.
Besides, considering Chase's background, what could they go even if they did got like tX were they supposed to jeopardize their futures for someone like Rita?
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2764-Most of them were in their middle age, with elderly parents and young children to support. They simply could not afford to abandon everything for the sake of fairness. Thus, when facing reality, these reporters could only selectively forget their primary responsibilities.
"Well done, all of you," said Lenny sarcastically. "Have any of you seen this article?"
On the big screen, the article in question was projected-it was obviously the one that had falsely accused Rita. However, the ambiguous photo and the names of the individuals involved were blurred out. Rita clenched her hands together.
She understood that Lenny was protecting her privacy, and she was grateful for it. The article caused a stir among them, and some were already whispering and discussing it.
Articles of this quality would never appear in New Capital Times, let alone such ambiguous wording, which was not appropriate for a proper reporter.
"Boss, did you make a mistake with the article? What's there to learn from this?
Isn't this the typical tone used by paparazzi?" someone asked.
Lenny shook his head. "Indeed, this isn't the kind of content you should be learning from. But I am curious about something-just how deep is the grudge between the author of the article and you, Rita, to portray you in such a vulgar manner?
"Chase, you seem to have a good understanding of managing juniors. Why don't you share your thoughts?"
Chase's goosebumps rose. He had not expected Lenny to project the article onto the big screen for everyone to see, much less pointedly asking him such a question. It was like Lenny was openly telling them that Chase was the one who wrote it.
"Sir, I…"
"What? Do you think there's anything commendable about this article?"
Chase shook his head. "There's nothing commendable about such an article.
You should avoid reading this kind of content in the future."
"Heh," Lenny sneered. "Since there's nothing commendable about it, why did you write it? And to smear your own colleague… Is that what a reporter should do?"
Rita's heart raced. She had not expected Lenny to bring this up separately and speak up for her in front of everyone.
Moreover, the newspaper the article was published in was very obscure. It should not even have appeared Lenny's desk if he had not deliberately paid attention to it This just showed that as the department head, he had been caring for his subordinates all along.
Rita was deeply touched.
"What's going on? Why would Chase write something like this?" asked a colleague.
"no wonder he never has time to write proper articles. he spends all his time on this trashy stuff poor him for having to use such ambigouos wording to craft gossip articles that others love to read ,"remarked another collegue sarcastically
Female colleagues were extremely disgusted. "Ugh, how disgusting."
Instead of targeting the perpetrator he's targeting the victim! Is this what male reporters do?"
The female colleagues' reactions were generally stronger than male colleagues', especially since any one of them could be the next target for Chase's articles.
The male reporters also shook their heads in disapproval of his actions. It was bad enough that he neglected his main job, but turning around and writing such things was a disgrace to New Capital Times.
What Chase did was very wrong. Even if he had a grudge against Rita, he should not have resorted to such low tactics to smear her.
"It seems everyone disagrees with your actions, Chase. Why don't you explain to us what you were thinking when you wrote this article?"
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2765-Lenny kept pressing Chase, who wore a pained expression. "Sir, I admit I was wrong this time. Can you forgive me? I just lost my temper and acted irrationally.
I promise I won't do it again."
Rita scoffed. Was there even going to be a next time? What surprised her the most was that he did not step in to help her when he saw her being harassed by the drunkard on the night he secretly followed her to Parr Group's land.
Instead, he seemed to think he had caught her in a compromising situation, which was utterly ridiculous. With ready-made material in front of him, he still did not use it and instead wrote something from a skewed perspective. It was utterly nonsensical.
"Boss, isn't submitting anonymously to other magazines a violation of our company's rules?"
Many female colleagues looked at Chase disdainfully. Coupled with being caught red-handed this time, they were eager to expel him from New Capital Times.
Chase became defensive. "What does my article have to do with you? Are you unhappy because I didn't write about you? Who do you think you are? You have no right to criticize me!"
"Why you!" A female colleague slammed the table, visibly infuriated. "You clearly did something wrong, yet here you are, acting all high and mighty. Sir, are you really going to let this slide? What's the point of putting the company rules in place if you're not going to enforce it?"
"Sir, this is such a trivial matter. I acknowledge my mistake. Besides, I've been working at New Capital Times for so many years. Even if I haven't done anything commendable, I've still put in my share of effort, haven't I? How am I supposed to explain to my family if I'm suddenly dismissed from my job?"
He was indirectly threatening Lenny, leveraging his connections. After all, he came from an influential background. Who could touch him?
He had been coasting in New Capital Times for so many years without consequences. Who would dare to fire him?
Lenny snorted, knowing that Chase probably did not realize the extent of the situation and the influence of the other man behind it. With him involved, even if Chase had strong backing, he would still be fired.
"Sorry, but New Capital Times can't tolerate someone of your quality. I've already reported to the higher-ups Pack your things. You'll be receiving a formal termination notice later. As for your family, someone willgo and inform them as well."
Chase could not believe his ears. He rushed up to Lenny and grabbed his collar.
"What did you say?" he demanded. "Don't joke with me like this! You're going to regret this! call my uncle right now and See how you'll end up. You might not even keep your position, old man!"
Several colleagues rushed to stand between Chase and Lenny, fearing he might lose control and resort tom violence However, the overestimated him. Chase was a coward through and through. Plus, there was no way his frail body could win in a fight against Lenny, who was over fifty but still sturdy.
'Go ahead, call your uncle right now If he says so much as no, I'll march C straight to the higher-up's office and ensure you get to keep your job," sa Lenny.
Chase looked at him with suspicion He could not understand why Lenny Was so confident. After all these En . 1 years, who would dare to touch him
Rita felt a sense of doubt creeping in. 'Boss doesn't seem to have any influential connections, so why is he so sure of himself today?'
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2766-'Is it really because the higher-ups couldn't stand Chase anymore and wanted to dismiss him?' Rita could not shake the feeling that there was someone else behind this. "Hey, uh, Uncle, it's me, Chase!" Chase immediately put on a flattering smile as soon as the call connected, making everyone in the room cringe even more.
"I'm calling to ask about my job… Yeah, why am I suddenly being fired? Did something go wrong? Didn't you talk to them? What? Are you kidding me? Ah, I see…"
Chase's voice grew quieter. Everyone could guess from his dejected demeanor what his uncle was saying on the other end of the line.
Lenny was ecstatic. After being suppressed by Chase's uncle for so many years, unable to even dismiss such a useless employee from his department, he could finally let out his pent-up feelings.
"So? What did your uncle say? Did he tell you to quit New Capital Times immediately? Let me tell you the truth: Even if a hundred of your uncles came, they wouldn't be able to save you. You're on your own from now on. But honestly, your writing style isn't suited for journalism. You'd be better off as a paparazzo."
"You jerk! You've let power get to your head," cursed Chase.
"So what if I've let power get to my head? It's still better than being a true scoundrel like you. Hurry up and leave this building. I find your presence here repulsive."
Chase clenched his fists, and his whole body trembled. He could not understand how things had suddenly turned out this way. Why would his usually reliable uncle insist on him leaving New Capital Times and advise him not to conta them for a while?
Without his uncle's support, how would he find another job?
He glared fiercely at Rita, convinced that she was behind this, that she had written that article. She must have seduced some old man to frame him.
Otherwise, how could he have lost his job? Though Chase did not dare lay a hand on Lenny, it was a different story for Rita, who was a woman. With no reservations, he charged straight at her.
Before he could grab her collar, Rita dodged out of his reach.
"What do you think you're doing, Chase?" Lenny slammed the table. "Quick!
Stop him. Don't let him hurt Rita!"
The other male colleagues finally snapped out of it. Two of them each grab one of Chase's arms, rendering him immobile.
"Let me go! It's definitely this woman's fault. You tramp! How could I have been fired from New Capital Times if it weren't for you? You're the dirty one here, so how can you blame me for your own wrongdoing? What did I say that was so wrong? I just spoke the truth about what I saw that day.
"Haha! Don't be fooled by this
woman's innocent act. Who knows
how many men she's slept with? She even let a drunkard touch her.
Hahaha! Do you think she obtained her materials through perseverance?
No, she used her body. Are you really going to let such a dirty person continue to be your colleague? You might as well fire her with me!
Hahaha."
Chase was ranting like a madman, desperate to drag someone down with him. However, his words made no sense, especially considering Rita's first interviewee was Claire, a woman. Thus, how could Chase accuse her of using her own body to obtain interviews?
rel
Hahaha."
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2767-Rita frowned. She never liked talking to Chase in the first place, and she always believed that the truth would eventually prevail. However, she also understood that some people would believe Chase's lies. "Sorry, Chase, but I've recorded everything you just said. As for the slanderous remarks you made, I'll leave them in the hands of my lawyer. Don't think that you can bully me just because I'm a newcomer. I'll sue you for this and along with everything written in this magazine. I'm going to make you pay."
Many colleagues were surprised by Rita's bold move, revealing herself as the victim written in the article. At the same time, they admired her determination. A legal battle was not something that could be resolved quickly.
It seemed Rita was truly determined to settle this score once and for all.
"Bullcrap! Everything I said was the truth. Did I say a single false word?"
Rita smiled faintly. "Since you're so determined, I have nothing more to say. See you in court. I hope your resolve is as hard there as it is now. I wonder if your uncle will still vouch for you then?"
Chase suddenly remembered what his uncle had said earlier to lay low for a while and not contact them. He would definitely lose the lawsuit without his uncle's support. He would be doomed to carry the stigma for the rest of his life.
He, once a promising reporter, would end up like a street rat who everyone would want to get rid of.
It was only then he started to be really afraid. His gaze fell on the recording device Rita was holding, and he struggled to snatch it away from her. There was no way he would let her sue him!
"What are you doing? Weren't you the one boasting about being tough? We agreed to see each other in court, so why are you trying to snatch my evidence?"
Rita wore a faint smile, but her colleagues were trembling with fear. It seemed Rita truly intended to imprison Chase. Some even began to recall if they had offended Rita before, fearing that their fate might end up like Chase's.
Lenny remained silently watching Rita carry on. After all, the man had instructed him to let Rita vent her anger completely. Thus, Rita could do whatever she wanted.
'Tsk, Rita's one lucky girl. I can't
believe she managed to catch that man's eyes, and he even repeatedly reminded me not to let Rita know he was involved in this matter. He didn't even get mad that time when Rita stormed out in anger. Could it be that the company president goes to special classes where they teach emotional control? I always get a headache whenever Rita comes complaining to me, but I didn't expect her to do the same with someone of his stature,' thought Lenny, impressed with Rita's boldness.
Chase struggled desperately, and his colleagues accidentally loosened their grip. Just as they were about to stop him, he suddenly knelt in front of Rita with a heavy thud. He would have grabbed her legs if she had not stepped back in time.
"Rita, please, don't sue me! I can't go to jail! I'll do whatever you want. Can you please give me your recording device?"
Chase struggled desperately, and his colleagues accidentally loosened their grip. Just as they were about to stop him, he suddenly knelt in front of Rita with a heavy thud. He would have grabbed her legs if she had not stepped back in time.
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2768-'Huh. What's the point of groveling in front of me now? If it weren't for the fact that he lost his uncle's support today, he'd probably continue to bully others,' thought Rita.
Her heart hardened once more when she realized that so many interns had suffered at his hands.
"You're only pretending to be pitiful because I said I'd sue you. Did you ever have a shred of regret when you were bullying us newcomers? No. In fact, you seemed pretty happy about it. But why wouldn't you be? After all, you're getting something for nothing by stealing our materials and articles."
Lenny sighed, wanting Rita to stop. The entire entertainment department would be the laughingstock of the company if this got to other departments.
However, some of the colleagues present started from the bottom too, where Chase had also stolen articles from them. They all crowded in front of the boss.
"Yeah, you were so giddy when you were stealing our articles! Who are you pretending to be pitiful for now?"
Lenny understood, too. Everyone was angry, so he decided not to stop them.
Otherwise, they might turn against him, which would not be worth it.
"I know my mistake. I really regret what I did, and I promise I won't do it again!
Plus, I've been fired now, haven't I? I really won't do it again in the future. Please forgive me just this once!"
Anyone who saw him in such a sorry, red-in-the-eyes state would never have imagined that he was so arrogant just 15 minutes ago.
"Sorry, Chase, but I've always been someone who settles scores. I can't learn to turn the other cheek."
Chase still persisted stubbornly, preparing to continue groveling unless Rita forgave him.
However, Rita knew she had to make him face the consequences, not just for herself but for the other newcomers who had experienced similar treatment.
"You can cry all you want. Heck, you should cry louder so that our colleagues from the other departments would come over too That way, they can see what you've done. I have nothing to fear because I'm in the right. Even if this matter is exposed, it won't affect me can't say the same thing for you. You've been fired, and your uncle can't help you find another job. What are you going to do then? Are you really going to become a paparazzo?"
Rita bent down and patted his face, her imposing manner leaving the others stunned.
She knew that if she did not let go of this matter, it would inevitably lead to gossip among the other colleagues. However, she had been through so much, and Chase brought all this upon himself. In the end, it was Lenny who stepped in and stopped Chase's sobbing.
"That's enough! A grown man like you should be ashamed of crying on the ground like this. You have hands and feet , so even if you don't work as a reporter, you can still support yourself through other jobs. It's not like you'll die if you don't have your uncle supporting you. Besides, you should have thought about this
In the end, Chase had no choice but to get up. He glanced back at his workstation. He didnot want Pollo it up, but if he left it as it was, his colleagues would probably throw away all of his stuff.
There was still a glimmer of hope in his heart that maybe after this incident, his uncle could rearrange for him to come back. However, he did not expect Lenny to stand by his side and watch as he cleaned up his stuff, signaling that a newcomer was about to take his place.
before you started smearing your colleagues. Don't tell me you've never ever considered what would happen if your actions were exposed?"
The other colleagues remained silent, so Rita naturally did not want to say more.
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2769-Chase was no longer a part of New Capital Times.
"Alright, Chase is gone, so you can all breathe a sigh of relief. I hope you all can learn from this incident and not bully newcomers just because of your seniority.
Understand?"
"Yes, sir! We understand."
"Good. Let's get back to work, then."
Lenny returned to his office, while Rita remained seated for a while, still wondering why he had suddenly stood up for her.
However, before she could knock on his office door, she heard the sound of him making a phone call coming from inside.
She turned to leave, but she heard her name being mentioned.
"Yes. The matter has been handled according to your instructions. Rita doesn't know it was at your behest that we dealt with Chase. Yes, you can rest assured about that. She definitely won't find out. Yes, we look forward to you coming to New Capital Times again, Mister Sherman."
'Sherman?!' Rita was stunned. 'Is this the same Sherman I know? But who else can make Lenny speak with such reverence? Also, how could this matter possibly be related to him?' Rita was beyond shocked. She did not know if the person she was thinking of was the same Sherman as Lenny was speaking to, but other than him, she could not think of another Sherman.
She could not figure out why Sherman would have Lenny solve the Chase issue for her and explicitly asked not to tell her. What could the reason be?
After hearing Lenny hang up the phone, Rita decisively knocked on the door and entered.
Lenny was startled as he had just been on the phone with that man. He quickly put his phone away, looking guilty.
He then glanced around and asked, "Rita, why did you come in so suddenly?
Now that Chase is gone, you should go back and focus on your work."
"Sir, why did you suddenly get rid of Chase? I remember that article was from a few days ago, so why choose today to deal with it?" Rita looked down on him, pretending to not know anything.
"It's just a decision made by me and the higher-ups. We chose a day and dealt with it. Anyway, we've taken care of him, so you better get back to work and stop asking about Lenny waved repeatedly, urging her to leave. He was afraid that if she stayed any longer, she might realize something was amiss.
"You don't need to hide it from me, sir. I overheard everything just now. You said this was done on the orders of Mister Sherman."
Rita tore through the veil of secrecy, causing Lenny's eyes to widen. "What nonsense are you talking about? Mister Sherman or not, this was a decision made by me and the higher-ups. It has nothing to do with anyone else."
Oh, is that so? Then I might as well call Mister Sherman and ask. After att, I have his number."
pretended to be indifferent as shet his pulled out her phone, prompting Lenny to jump out from behind desk.
"Stop, stop!" Lenny then sighed. "I really can't with you."
He had just assured Sherman that Rita would not find out about this, but he did not expect het to guess it so quickly. It would be like handing himself on a serving platter if Rita called Sherman.
'What exactly do you want? We've handled the situation already Can't you just go back to work? Why do you have to make things difficult for me?"
The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2770-Rita pressed Lenny's shoulder and guided him to sit on the sofa.
"Boss, how can you say I'm making things difficult for you? From start to finish, I've been a victim in this matter. I've been trying to figure out how to deal with Chase spreading rumors about me, and I never expected you and the higherups to care so much about your subordinates and take care of it for me.
"But I want to know how Mister Sherman is related to this matter. Since I overheard you talking to him, why not just tell me the truth? I should at least thank him if he'd helped, don't you think so? You wouldn't want me to owe him a favor, would you?"
Rita's words had nothing to do with Lenny. He thought that maybe Sherman had taken a liking to her since he was willing to help her. In any case, as long as he could extricate himself, how Rita and Sherman resolved this matter was no longer his concern.
"Don't eavesdrop on me next time!" Lenny took a sip of coffee before recounting what happened after Rita slammed the door and left that afternoon.
"Heaven knows how you're so lucky. Even though you treated Mister Sherman like that, he still helped you resolve the issue with Chase so kindheartedly.
Although for him, it's just a matter of saying a few words, Chase's uncle could have caused trouble for us.
"Of course, Mister Sherman doesn't even consider these two people worth his attention. He just kept reminding us repeatedly not to let you know about this matter, to handle it quietly, and clear your name."
Realizing that Sherman was involved was one thing, but hearing about how much he had considered her was another.
Rita could not help but feel touched. Still, she did not understand why Shermanwith whom she had only a passing acquaintance-would bother to concern himself with her affairs, especially after their last encounter ended on a sour note.
Seeing Rita's dazed expression, Lenny could not help feeling annoyed. "You're so lucky, yet you're not even thinking about how to repay Mister Sherman. You can't let others go through all that trouble for you for nothing."
Rita could not hold back her retort. "But weren't you just unwilling to tell me? He said not to let me know, so I should just pretend not to know, right?"
"Why you!" Lenny pointed at Rita angrily. "How can you be so petty? Don't you know just how much trouble Mister Sherman saved you from? When Chase was around, you never had a moment of peace.df he's capable of fabricating baseless rumors to tarnish your reputation this time, he might do something even worse next time. Fortunately, you have your family backing you up."
"If you knew what kind of person Chase was, why didn't you fire him earlier?
He's bullied all the other newcomers too, not just me. Why should such a parasite be allowed to stay at New Capital Times?"
Rita could not shake off her frustration at this point. None of this would have happened if Lenny had taken action to dismiss Chase earlier.
Lenny sighed. "You don't understand our situation. You all think we have the power to get Chase fired. But !!
have you ever considered just what kind of position his uncle holds? We can't afford to offend someone like that.
"Luckily, we have Mister Sherman.
this time. If we encounter someone like Chase in the future, we'll probably have to endure it again, so Can you please control your temper next time? You're a young woman, and your reputation is important. You can't afford to be so indifferent."