Chapter <b>154</b>
The employees who had witnessed the entire incident couldn’t help but feel relieved that they hadn’t gotten involved and started whispering among themselves.
“Thankfully, I didn’t meddle in their business.
“Speaking of which, who was <b>that </b>ugly…dy? She said she was a <b>family </b>member of an employee, but the person who came down was Mr. Swanson. Could it be that they..”
“What are you thinking” Another employee immediately denied it and said, “With Mr. Swanson’s looks, he would only go for a top–tier celebrity. right? She might just be a rtive of the Swanson family”
“But would a rtive of <b>the </b>Swanson family dress so poorly? I bet her entire outfit <b>doesn’t </b>cost more <b>than </b>40 dors”
“<b>Alright</b><b>, </b>alright, let’s not <b>make </b>wild guesses. Haven’t you <b>heard </b>the gossip about Mr. Swanson! He’s a <b>real </b>tough character! People like us can’t afford to mess with him!”
<b>With </b>this reminder, the gossiping employees quickly lost interest in chatting and dispersed.
J happened to visit the <bpany </b>today to see Ken. She also looked for her informant stationed at headquarters. The news that Ken had fired the receptionist and security guards for Melody quickly reached J’s ears.
Upon <b>hearing </b>this from her informant, <b>J’s </b><b>face </b>turned grim. She had already guessed that Melody hade to see Ken
However, she had not expected <b>Ken </b>to go to such lengths for Melody. She even wondered if Ken would have asked her to leave if she had been involved.
The more J thought <b>about </b>it, the <b>worse </b>she felt. Her informant<b>, </b>oblivious to her mond, whispered, “Miss Murphy, who is that woman to Mr. Swanson? Rumors are spreading around thepany that Mr. Swanson has an unusual taste and a fetish for ugliness<b>!</b><b>”</b>
J mmed the table in the meeting room hard, causing <b>a </b>loud bang. “Shut up”.
<b>The </b>informant <b>was </b>startled. J <b>was </b><b>usually </b>stern, but she had never lost <b>her </b>temper <b>like </b>Murphy<b>. </b>I was just, just”
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The informant began to stammer, “Sorry, Miss
J quickly realized she had overreacted. She waved her hand and salt. “It’s nothing. I just don’t want to hear anyone ndering Ken. I know him well. He would never be interested <b>in </b>that woman. Ele’s doing this because she once helped treat his grandmother
J
<b>added</b>,
“Don’t let those strange rumors spread”
The informant, who had received many benefits from J, immediately understood, “Yes! I’ll go clear Mr. Swanson’s name right away?”
The informant turned and left the meeting room.
As the door opened and <b>closed</b>, J saw James leading Melody toward Ken’s office.
<b>an </b>appointment with Ken, who had asked her to wait in the meeting room. She thought. Why could Melody
J frowned instantly. She had <b>made </b><b>an </b>a go directly to his office?
Barely able to contain her emotions, J continued to <b>sit </b>in the meeting room. <b>But </b>after just two seconds, she couldn’t <b>stand </b><b>it </b>any longer. She stood up and left the meeting room, heading towards Ken’s office<b>. </b>She couldn’t allow Melody to have more privileges with Ken than she did!
Just as J reached the office door, she saw Ken walking towards her.
“Kent” <b>J </b>quickly stepped forward to meet him.
<b>Ken </b>stopped
in his <b>tracks</b>, his brow slightly furrowed<b>. </b>“Didn’t I tell you to wait for me in the meeting room?”
J was already upset. She felt even more wronged by these words, her eyes turning wet “Ken, you <b>asked </b>me to wait in the meeting room, <b>but </b>you let Melody <b>go </b>to your office? We have known each other for many years, and you have only known her for less than a month. Does she mean more To you!”
Ken’s expression turned even grimmer at her words. “Watch your tone<b>!</b><b>”</b>
<b>J </b>bit her lip in frustration, feeling her patience with Melody was nearing its limit.
At that moment, James came out of the office. Seeing J and Ken facing each other, he asked in surprise, “Miss Murphy, why are you here!”
J clenched her fists, forcing a stiff smile. “Yes, I <b>have </b>important matters to discuss.”
She turned to Ken <b>again </b>and asked. “Can I go in and talk?”
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Ken gave J a look, recognizing that this wasn’t the <b>ce </b>for such a conversation. Without <b>saying </b>anything, he turned and walked towards the
office.
<b>J </b>knew this was his tacit approval. Feeling a bit relieved, she believed she still held some importance in Ken’s heart.
With this thought, she followed him inside. Once James closed the door, she said. “Ken, you’ve only been managing headquarters <b>for </b>a few days. Isn’t it a bit rash to <b>fire </b>so many people <b>over </b>a small matter? If the higher–ups use this as leverage to report you to Mr. Ramon<b>, </b>things <b>could </b>get out
of hand.
Ken said expressionlessly, “I don’t think this is leverage. Having such a receptionist only tarnishes thepany’s image.”
J added, “Bu……..”
“Enough” Ken interrupted J. He changed the topic <b>and </b>asked Melody, “What do you need to talk to me about?”
“It’s about Zack” Melody stepped forward and reported truthfully, “I saw him today, and for some time<b>, </b>Eve been secretly interacting with his grandfather”
She had initially nned to discuss the possibility of an alliance with Ken, but with J present, she decided to talk about Zack first.
Ken nodded. He had already been briefed on these matters by James, so he remained expressionless. “Go on”Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.
Melody recounted her interactions with Zack’s grandfather over the past few days and said, “When things progress further, I will arrange for him to meet you. At that time, I hope you can promise that the workday will not exceed eight hours <b>and </b>implement a two–day weekend. This <b>way</b>, he can spend more time with his grandfather.
Ken remained silent for two seconds before nodding “Okay
Melody sighed in relief and similed. I thought you wouldn’t agree.”
Ken <b>gave</b>
her a sidelong nce. “What do you take me fort
He thought, ‘Did she think I’m some kind of ruthless capitalist who exploited my employees mercilessly?
Melody shrugged “Since you agreed, there’s nothing more. I’ll be going now.”
As Melody turned to leave, J reached out to stop her, smiling slightly. “Miss Fox, you really are impressive<b>. </b>In just a few days, you’ve managed to <b>figure </b>out Zack’s weak spot
Melody looked at J impassively. “What are you trying to say!”
J spread her hands. “I just wanted to remind you. You mentioned that you’ve been visiting the Nelson <b>family’s </b>ce without <b>Zack’s </b>knowledge However, as far as I know, <b>Zack </b>despises headhunters who approach <b>his </b>family. The finds out <b>that </b>you’re a headhunter and your approach to his grandfather <b>has </b>an ulterior motive, it might only <b>make </b>things worse. At that point…”
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