Chapter 8
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He handed the phone over to Manuel.

While the manger tried to appease Manuel, the rest of the security guards looked confused as to the sudden change of attitude of the guard who had just received the call.

The security guard quickly went on his knees and apologized repeatedly. He didn’t dare to think of what would happen to him if he lost his job. He still had a family to feed and take care of.

“I’m extremely sorry sir. I’m sorry for my negligence.”

On hearing that, the other security guards finally figured what made their manager call so late in the night and what brought their colleague to his knees.

They almost wet their pants. They also hurriedly went on their knees as Manuel cut the call and handed to phone back to its owner. He was extremely exhausted and couldn’t be bothered to spend another minute with them.

“Open the gates,” Manuel returned to his motorcycle and put on his helmet.

They opened the gates as quick as they could and watched Manuel drive in.

The guards were terrified at this moment cause he neither forgave nor reprimanded them.

Why do rich people have to be so lowkey?

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Manuel got to the Rodriguez Enterprises much late on his motorbike because he sent Gavin on an errand with his car.

Manuel was speechless when he reached the company.

There were luxury cars everywhere.

If he just parked the bike casually, it would probably be towed away later. He took a circle round the company and finally found a parking space at the gate.

 He parked his motorbike.

Then there was a bang.

A Porsche came from behind bumping into his vehicle and leaving a dent on one the headlight of the Porsche.

Manuel became a bit annoyed and highlighted from his motorbike. Hell! He just got it repaired not too long ago.

Meanwhile, there were also a lot of people who came up to see what had happened.

Could this guy who was riding a motorbike afford to pay for it?

A stunning brunette, with an exquisite professional attire on stilettos came down and angrily stumped her foot over to the front of her car. She took off her sunglasses, noticed the dent and turned to face Manuel with a scowl on her face.

He didn’t expect to meet his old classmate on his official first day at work. Although she did crash into his motorbike and him, he would let it go since she was his old classmate.

Manuel did not intend to hold her responsible and was ready to go up and say hello.

“It’s you? Manuel? Why are you here?”

Why was he here today? Did he follow her? Did he come to scam people? Emily was filled with hatred as she thought of this. She bought this Porsche with a loan and spent more than eight hundred dollars. She cherished her car very much. She never thought that this poverty-stricken lad would add a dent on it today. She did not know how much it would cost to repair it.

“Manuel why are you always carrying your bad luck everywhere? Coming here what are you intending on doing?!” Emily shrieked.

“I initially wanted to let this go prior to the fact that we were classmates. How did it turn out to be me that hit you?”

At this moment, a strong middle-aged man walked over quickly. He was the company’s security chief, he brought a group of gruesome looking guards along.

Seeing this scene, the security chief recognized Emily and quickly said, “Miss Griffin, what happened here?”

There were rumors that Emily would be promoted to the position of general manager.

Hence, the chief was anxious to find an opportunity to flatter her, shamelessly sucking up to her.

“Can’t you see?” Emily retorted coldly.

The security chief smiled and said, “Miss Griffin, you can rest assured, I will deal with him for you and handle this matter justly.”

He walked up to Manuel as he was talking. He kicked the motorbike and shouted.

“Who are you? Don’t you know that this is the exclusive parking space of the Rodriguez Enterprises? You are not allowed to park your motorbike here!”

Manuel rubbed his forehead slightly.

Security guards again? This was starting to feel annoying.

“Oh, that’s so cool, and who made this rule?” Manuel said coldly.

“Who made it? Of course, I did!”

The security chief said coldly, “Don’t talk nonsense. Just pay up for the damages and apologize to Miss Griffin or else… I will send you to the police station today.”

Emily frowned slightly upon hearing the security chief’s words.

She didn’t want to send anyone to the police over a small issue.

She then said, “Forget it, it shouldn’t be made that easy for him. Just let him pay for the damages. Don’t send him to the police.”

Manuel glanced at Emily. He didn’t expect her to still emanate kindness even after blaming him improperly.

However, he still pointed at the motorbike on the ground and said, “Do you even have eyes or what? Open your eyes and see clearly. I parked here first and then she crashed into me. I’m already nice for not asking her to pay any damages. And now, you want me to pay for her damages. Are you out of your mind?”

“You!”

“Is this guy stupid? Miss Griffin has already decided not to call the police, but why are you insisting she pays for your damages? Who would drive a Porsche and hit a motorbike?”

He gritted his teeth and continued, “Your rickety motorbike was long damaged. Moreover, look carefully, these are our company’s private parking spaces. Outsiders are not allowed to park here.”

Well, that made sense but fortunately he was also working there.

“What a coincidence! I also work in this company.”

“Then why do you dare to offend Miss Griffin? She could easily make you lose your job with just a phone call.”

The security chief looked at Manuel pitifully.

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