A Man Like None Other

“Didn’t you tell Mr. Jennings that Jared is an ex-convict?” Maria continued pursuing the matter. “Of course, I did! I almost had a heart attack at the look in Mr. Jennings’ eyes at that time. If I dared to dissuade him further, he might even demote me!” In fact, Zayne was still fearful when he recalled Xavier’s gaze earlier. “Don’t tell me he’s really acquainted with Mr. Jennings?” Maria’s brows creased. “Let’s just observe how things are first.

If he’s really acquainted with Mr. Jennings, we can’t target him anymore in the future. Instead, you’ll have to fawn over him,” Zayne reminded. “I know that!” Maria rolled her eyes before stalking out of the office. By then, the dozen or so people in the sales department had already heard that the general manager himself gave the order to employ an ex-convict. Such a matter spread very quickly in the company, especially a gossip like this.

“That man named Jared must be somehow associated with Mr. Jennings. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been hired!” “I can’t help feeling scared that an ex-convict is going to work alongside me.” “We’ve got to be careful when he arrives later. If he really knows Mr. Jennings, we’ll be dead if we accidentally offend him!” The staff in the sales department gathered and whispered among themselves. “What are you all doing?

department, she always threw her weight around. After all, no one dared to offend her when Zayne was the department manager. Following her reprimand, everyone dispersed. Only a

decision, so they’re probably associated somehow,” Lydia whispered to Maria. “Nonsense! How could he possibly have any association

“Are you acquainted with that man named Jared?” Realizing her slip of the tongue, Maria hastily shook her head. “I’m not acquainted with any ex-convict! I just feel that he can’t possibly have any association with Mr. Jennings when he had just gotten out of prison. Anyway, don’t simply gossip about him! I’ll ask Mr. Carlson to inquire about it from Mr. Jennings.” About an hour later, Jared finally completed the

everyone staring at him wide-eyed. That had him rather discomfited. “Congratulations on joining the sales

whether he was associated with Xavier. In response, Jared nodded. “Come here for a moment, Troy!” Zayne called out to