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

fury reignited. She resolved to ensure Daniel wouldn’t even last as an assistant. “Brittany, I met a nasty guy on the high-speed train the other day. He looked a lot like that guy; I wonder if they’re the same person?” She pulled up a 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,

the clothes, Brittany led Daniel to the employee dormitory. Jessica had asked her to arrange something decent, but Brittany deliberately brought him to a dank,

“Jessica arranged this?”

“Got a problem?”

“No.”

at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon.” It was a trap to get Daniel fired. Once Brittany had left, Daniel looked around the dismal room, frustrated. Every excuse for a fiancée Old man had picked for him seemed to be like this—a complete mess. Did she really arrange this, hoping he’d crack and request the marriage to be