The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 8 Bullying the Honest Man

Brittany privately vowed not to let Daniel show up at the press conference. She intended to make sure this nobody was out within three days. As Jessica’s secretary, she was no mere pretty face; she was a seasoned corporate predator. Daniel, the workplace newcomer, would be eaten alive by her. They entered a store where Brittany carelessly picked a few cheap items and directed Daniel to the fitting room. That’s when Jennifer appeared. She and Brittany were college mates, and Zen Byte’s entry to the shortlist was thanks to Brittany’s influence.

“Hi, Brittany!”

“Hey, Jennifer, long time no see!”

that guy

photo on her phone. Brittany lit up upon seeing it. “It’s him! I thought he was just a nobody, but turns out he’s a pervert! Send me the photo; I’ll make sure HR fires him.” After sending the photo, Jennifer then handed over a VIP card to a spa. It wasn’t the first time Brittany had taken such favors. She expertly accepted the card and tucked it away. “Rest assured, Jennifer. Although many companies are on the shortlist, nearly half will be cut in the end. But with your sincerity, Zen Byte will surely make the final selection!” Noticing Daniel coming out of the fitting room, Brittany quickly excused herself, “I must go now, let’s have dinner together some time!” Jennifer left, and Brittany dismissed Daniel with a

but Brittany deliberately brought him to a dank, dim basement room near the trash,

“Jessica arranged this?”

“Got a problem?”

“No.”

him seemed to be like this—a complete mess. Did she really arrange this, hoping he’d crack and request the marriage to be dissolved? He was determined not to leave