Chapter 12For a moment, everywhere fell silent before Scott finally broke the silence."You heard me, Rhoda. Isn't that obvious?" he whispered, keeping his head lowered toward the table."A–alright... Thank you very much, S Scott," she stammered, struggling to say his name naturally.Scott immediately looked up in surprise."Did you just call me Mister?"He had been close to her for quite some time now and had repeatedly told her to simply call him Scott. Yet somehow, "Mr. Scott" still slipped out of her mouth every single time."I'm so sorry, Scott. It wasn't intentional," she apologized with an embarrassed smile before hesitating for a second. "But... Can you really pay half of the money for me?"Without the slightest hesitation, Scott answered calmly,"I'll see what I can do for you, Rhoda. We'll sort it out after we leave here today."For the first time since they had been talking, a bright smile appeared on Rhoda's face. The heavy burden weighing on her heart seemed to ease a li

Chapter 14“What did you see?” Scott asked softly.She couldn't utter a word as tears ran down her cheek.“You sent me all $250,000.00?. What did I do to deserve this Scott?”Scott smiled” you're a nice person, and I don't want you to lose your job”“Thank you very much Scott. I'm deeply grateful for your kindness”“That's enough!. Go ahead and transfer to the company's account” Scott ordered her with his gaze completely on her.“It's been credited to the company's account. I'll let them know right away”Scott exhaled in relief. “But wait a minute don't inform them yet I want to discuss something important with you and I'll need your 001 boss also in the conversation”Rhoda looked at him. ‘My boss?’“What did you want to discuss with him because you don't know him” Rhoda muttered eagerly waiting for his response.“But I'm the manger anyways and can reach out to him at any time”Scott adjust his sit and balanced on his chair before he began “I remember last time you Said I can buy a

Chapter 16They all stared at her not knowing what to say Mr. Danny then whispered slowly to his colleague “Are you show we can afford to pay this right now?”“I don't really think so we can pay but I have an idea. The buyout payment and the allowances will be used to replace the debt she owed the company”Mr. Danny smiled at his colleague “Wow that's a nice ide. Moreover her stake is is the smallest”Scott who had been seated there for long refuse to make himself known then chip in still.“How much is the buyout clause?”Everyone of them look towards Scott who had just voiced out.“My buyout payment is $2,000.00. for terminating my contracting here. You people must give me else I'm not leaving” she said loud and ruthlessBefore everyone's eyes, Rhoda brought out a book containing debtors name and Lucy's name was found. “She is owing the company $3,000.00” Rhoda muttered.Mr. Danny and Rutherford looked at Rohda. “How did she get all this money?”“Boss she threatened to sack Miss J

Her face was drained of color. A few employees covered their mouths, while someone at the back let out a short laugh. The command and embarrassment were on another level, especially standing before the camera while being recorded.Her eyes became glassy. She lowered her head, unable to withstand the eyes surrounding her. A few people laughed quietly, while others grumbled, shocked by the sudden humiliation.The same hall where she had once stood confidently now felt like the loneliest place in the world. Without much delay, she stepped out of the room and headed toward the company's entrance. She walked so fast, overwhelmed by unbearable shame, that within a minute, no one could see her anymore.After that, Scott, still standing in front of the employees, adjusted his necktie and ordered everyone to get back to work. He then turned to Mr. Danny and Rutherford. “Both of you can still work here if you want, and Rhoda is the head of the managerial board.”They were stunned by his speech.

Scott's pupils contracted. Without any warning, four men charged at him simultaneously.With barely any space to retreat, Scott grabbed the meal tray from the table and swung it forward with all his strength.BANG!The metal tray smashed directly into the first man's face. The man stumbled backward, blood immediately trickling from his nose.Scott didn't give him time to recover. He stepped forward and drove his fist into the man's stomach.THUD!The attacker doubled over, gasping for air. Scott grabbed the back of his uniform and slammed his head against the wall.The man collapsed onto the floor, completely dazed. Scott barely had time to turn before another attacker swung a powerful punch toward his face.Scott ducked beneath it. The fist passed over his head, he immediately drove his elbow into the man's ribs.CRACK!The attacker staggered sideways. Scott followed with a knee straight into his abdomen, lifting him slightly off the ground before sending him crashing into the dining