Mr. Chandler had promoted Justin because of his supposed connection with Terrence Sterling. Now, being dismissed without even passing the preliminary test he did not seem like someone with connections.


    Mr. Chandler was puzzled, “What’s going on? Doesn’t Justin have a rtionship with Mr. Sterling?”


    A colleague, Laurence, said, “Mr. Chandler, I have asked around at Sterling Corporation. Mr. Sterling isn’t even married. How could Justin be Mrs. Sterling’s brother? Moreover, I recently saw Justin delivering food and selling blood at a roadside station. He’s obviously struggling for money, which doesn’t look like someone who has a close rtionship with Mr. Sterling.”


    The fact that Terrence Sterling was married was unknown to many, let alone hispany’s employees.


    Mr. Chandler frowned upon hearing this, “How dare this Justin to deceive me? Laurence, bring Justin to me.”


    …


    Meanwhile, at Sterling Corporation.


    Terrence Sterling had just returned from outside and asked, “Did you find the legal team I asked for?”


    Rick Shepard replied, “I’ve preliminarily selected a few firms. Mr. Sterling, please have a look.”


    Rick handed over the profiles of severalw firms. Sterling Corporation’s legal department was underperforming, which led Terrence to consider hiring externally.


    Terrence casually browsed through the profiles and remembered Justin was awyer specializing in corporate debt andbor disputes. He couldn’t recall the name of Justin’s firm, so he called Meredith.


    Meredith was busy managing renovations for her new fondue restaurant. Answering Terrence’s call, she asked, “You need Justin for something?”


    Terrence responded, “Our legal department needs fresh blood. If Justin is suitable, I’d like to help him out.”


    Meredith chuckled on the phone, “Understood, and I’ll treat you well tonight.”


    Terrence wanted to use Justin’s firm as a favor to Meredith. He smiled, “Then I’lle home early tonight.”Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    Rick Shepard, witnessing this, silently cleared Terrence’s schedule for the evening, just as every good assistant should do.


    Terrence continued chatting with Meredith before hanging up and instructed Rick, “Contact Maverick Legal Associates. Talk to them, but make sure Justin is in charge of the project.”


    Rick confirmed, “Yes, Mr. Sterling, I’ll contact them right away.”


    …


    Back at thew firm.


    Mr. Chandler summoned Justin and confronted him directly, “Do you really have a connection with Mr. Sterling? We didn’t even pass the initial screening. How is that possible?”


    Justin apologized, “I’m sorry, Mr. Chandler, our firm’s credentials aren’t sufficient…”


    “I don’t need you to tell me our credentials aren’t enough, but aren’t you acquainted with Mr. Sterling? Couldn’t you manage even this?”


    Justin denied, “No connection. I’ve only met Mr. Sterling once.”


    That was the truth. He couldn’t misuse Meredith’s name to fabricate a rtionship with Terrence.


    Hearing this, Mr. Chandler mmed his fist on the table, “How dare you lie to me? I found out Mr. Sterling isn’t married, and you imed to be Mrs. Sterling’s brother. I can’t believe I was deceived by an orphan without a sister.”


    Justin tried to exin, “Mr. Chandler, let me…”


    “No need,” Mr. Chandler angrily interrupted, “You must return the $5, 000 I gave you and pack your things immediately. How dare you deceive me? iming to be Mrs. Sterling’s brother, yet you haven’t even met Mr. Sterling twice. Justin, you are fired. With one word from me, you’ll never work inw again.”


    Recalling the efforts he made to appease Justin, like buying him breakfasts and promoting him, Mr. Chandler felt deeply betrayed.


    As he finished speaking, Laurence knocked on the door, “Mr. Chandler, Mr. Shepard from Sterling Corporation is here.”


    Mr. Chandler looked up to see two people at the door. Recognizing they were from Sterling Corporation, he immediately changed his demeanor, warmly greeting them, “Mr. Shepard, nice to meet you! What can I do for you?”


    Rick Shepard, having overheard Mr. Chandler reprimanding Justin, understood the situation instantly.


    Ignoring Mr. Chandler, Rick walked straight to Justin, “Are you Justin Hann? I’m Rick Shepard, the President’s Assistant at Sterling Corporation. Mr. Sterling sent me to discuss our project with you.”