Seeing Alan’s raised brow, Michael thought he was interested in his offer and he let out a smirk. ‘So, this punk was actually here to get a job after all.’
“Kneel before me and bark three times calling me your daddy and maybe I will speak to the President to give you a job as a cleaner after all it’s a job for bottom feeders like you.”
Alan was amazed at his brazen request. He wanted to publicly humiliate him.
As far as he knew, the President of this company hadn’t reported any contract with JK Enterprises. Such a large and powerful company within the city would naturally be highlighted in reports given to Timothy and himself.
So, there was a chance that Michael was lying and didn’t even have any ability to meet the Company President.
Also, it was really annoying to see Michael try to act all big and important. JK Enterprises were just a company trying to break into the big market, they were not even recognized on a sub-national scale yet.
‘Is this idiot trying to act like he can give me a job in my own company with such little background?’
Michael seemed to be a liar and a pretender, he had probably used lies to lure Lucia to his bed and Alan could only shake his head at her misfortune.
“Come on, do it. Don’t waste our time, Mr. Fletcher has an appointment that we can’t afford to be late for and this will be a one-time offer to help you earn a living,” Kira urged. “Go on, call him your daddy!”
“Do it or I’ll be forced to call the security on you and besides we shouldn’t even be urging you to do the right thing,” Michael was glowering with anger. Alan’s silence was even more demeaning!
“There’s no way I would do that and I am not here to get a job. I have an important meeting to attend and you both are wasting my time,” Alan replied.
Michael and Kira burst into profound laughter. “Did you hear that, K? He said he has a meeting to attend! Haha.”
“Alan, I thought you were only good-for-nothing, I didn’t know that you were so stupid and a liar and a bad one at that. I’m sure you are mistaken and you don’t even know where you are standing.”
“This is the Gold Aries, one of the most sought-after companies in this city and there’s no way you could possibly have an interview here not to talk of an appointment. This isn’t a playground or a beggar’s ground so leave or I’ll be forced to forget that you were once my brother-in-law and send the security to kick you out!” Kira roared.
“You had better listen to her and scram! Kira is the head of the HR department, she holds a very important position in this company and the security won’t waste a second before throwing you out of here.”
Alan glanced at his digital wristwatch, it was a little worn out from years of use in the army, after confirming that he was almost late, he strode into the lobby. He couldn’t be bothered to say anything to them anymore.
“Hold it!” Kira scurried forward to stop him, feeling furious. Had he grown thick skin overnight?
“Didn’t you understand what I just said? Don’t go further inside. Our company won’t accept someone like you! Your presence is a stain on this establishment.”
Alan glanced at Kira coldly, causing her to freeze in fear and then take a few steps back after being frightened by his gaze.
Since when did this punk develop such a terrifying gaze?
“Kira, get security to drive him away!”
A short distance away, a security officer immediately walked over when he noticed them. “What’s wrong?”
Kira furiously pointed at Alan, gaining back her stance. “This man was a convict in the past and he’s now trying to barge into our company. I hope the security department will perform their duties and get this man off the premises otherwise, don’t blame me for having your salaries deducted or worse, delayed!”
The security officer knew that this was a serious matter, after all, Kira was the head of the HR department and he couldn’t afford to make her angry. He glanced at Alan and decided to report the situation over his radio, worrying that he might not be able to stop him alone without resorting to violence.
Soon, a pot bellied man arrived with more than ten security officers.
Kira raised her chin smugly at Alan. “Mr. Harris, make sure to throw this man out of this premises with immediate effect.”
“Yes Ma!” The pot bellied man replied, nodding his small head.
“Seems your time is up now, Alan,” Michael said with a sly smile and he walked into the company with Kira.
Alan was soon surrounded by the officers. Harris’ face turned ugly immediately as he took a look at Alan’s cheap clothing.
“Are you going to get lost or do you want us to throw you out of here by ourselves?”
“Aren’t you even going to ask about my side of the story?” Alan asked, surprised that they took the words of Kira as truth without much thought.
Harris furrowed his brow at him and snorted. “Is that even necessary? Miss. Smith has ordered that you leave! Paupers must have gotten so confident nowadays to be barging into a prestigious company like this.”
Alan stared at him coldly. “So you are not only a snob but an obedient dog as well!”
“What did you just call me?!” Harris flew into a rage. This poor punk actually had the guts to call him a dog! He wouldn’t let him escape without breaking an arm and a leg.
He motioned at the officer beside him. “Beat this jerk to a pulp! Make sure you break some of his bones, let him know who’s the boss here, hehe!”
The security guards waved their batons with smirks on their faces, ready to attack. Alan’s face darkened instantly as he clenched his fists tightly.
If the Gold Aries were filled with these types of nuisances, then he wouldn’t waste time to get rid of them.
At that moment, a car drove over and a man hurriedly got off. When he saw the situation, he frowned deeply. “What’s going on here?”
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