Their boss, Lenny, did not respond to Chase's words as usual. Instead, he glanced at him before shifting his gaze to someone else.
"I don't know if everyone here still remembers the oath we took when we first became reporters. Do you still remember what our primary responsibility is?"
'I remember,' Rita quietly answered in her mind. 'Respect for truth and the public's right to know the truth are a reporter's primary responsibilities.'
Everything she did was to fulfill the oath she had made at the beginning. However, while the oath was simple, putting it into practice was incredibly difficult, especially when walking the path of a true reporter which was fraught with many challenges and obstacles.
"I believe everyone here hasn't forgotten our primary responsibility. However, as time goes by and years pass, it seems that some people have forgotten why they embarked on this journey in the first place."
Lenny slammed the newspaper on the table heavily. Silence filled the conference room, and no one dared to speak. Although they did not know what was happening or why Lenny was so angry, they could sense the heavy atmosphere.
"It's normal for there to be some discord among colleagues, and I've never intervened excessively. I've always told newcomers to respect their seniors, and I've told you seniors to take more care of the newcomers because that'll only benefit you in the long run. However, a certain someone has been abusing their power as a senior reporter and recklessly bullying the newcomer. Is this what I've taught you?"
Chase's heart skipped a beat. He did not know why Lenny suddenly brought this up. However, among the people present, he was the one who bullied the newcomers the most.
Rita was puzzled. Who was Lenny going to criticize? Considering the atmosphere, it probably was not her.
Lenny clapped. He stood up, walked behind Chase, and placed a hand on his shoulder, pressing him into his seat.
"No one here objects. It seems everyone agrees with what Chase said, huh?" Lenny's statement hung in the air.
Rita smirked disdainfully. Some people might find Chase's actions contemptible, but most were just going along with the flow. After all, what Chase did had no impact on their own interests.
Besides, considering Chase's background, what could they do even if they did not like it? Were they supposed to jeopardize their futures for someone like Rita?
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...