Rita pressed Lenny's shoulder and guided him to sit on the sofa.
"Boss, how can you say I'm making things difficult for you? From start to finish, I've been a victim in this matter. I've been trying to figure out how to deal with Chase spreading rumors about me, and I never expected you and the higher-ups to care so much about your subordinates and take care of it for me.
"But I want to know how Mister Sherman is related to this matter. Since I overheard you talking to him, why not just tell me the truth? I should at least thank him if he'd helped, don't you think so? You wouldn't want me to owe him a favor, would you?"
Rita's words had nothing to do with Lenny. He thought that maybe Sherman had taken a liking to her since he was willing to help her. In any case, as long as he could extricate himself, how Rita and Sherman resolved this matter was no longer his concern.
"Don't eavesdrop on me next time!" Lenny took a sip of coffee before recounting what happened after Rita slammed the door and left that afternoon.
"Heaven knows how you're so lucky. Even though you treated Mister Sherman like that, he still helped you resolve the issue with Chase so kindheartedly. Although for him, it's just a matter of saying a few words, Chase's uncle could have caused trouble for us.
"Of course, Mister Sherman doesn't even consider these two people worth his attention. He just kept reminding us repeatedly not to let you know about this matter, to handle it quietly, and clear your name."
Rita could not shake off her frustration at this point. None of this would have happened if Lenny had taken action to dismiss Chase earlier.
Lenny sighed. "You don't understand our situation. You all think we have the power to get Chase fired. But have you ever considered just what kind of position his uncle holds? We can't afford to offend someone like that.
"Luckily, we have Mister Sherman this time. If we encounter someone like Chase in the future, we'll probably have to endure it again, so can you please control your temper next time? You're a young woman, and your reputation is important. You can't afford to be so indifferent."
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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...