The Man’s Decree

“Squad Leader, to be honest, my company is in trouble too. If I can’t overcome this crisis, I’m afraid I will go bankrupt. Therefore, I would only be impeding his career by hiring him,” Franklin confessed with a sigh.

Feeling embarrassed, Gary said, “Franklin, I’m sorry to have made trouble for you. Anyway, don’t worry about Kai. Instead, what problems are your company facing?”

“Our problems? Can you solve them?” Frieda sneered.

“I…” Gary blushed in humiliation.

“Shut up!” Franklin glared at Frieda before saying apologetically, “Squad Leader, ignore her bitchiness. My company has dealings with Glamorous Designs. Unfortunately, they have stopped supplying goods to us, causing our cash flow to be stuck. Consequently, I don’t know how long I can hold out for. As for finding Kai a job, I’ll get Maria to check with her company, since it’s a conglomerate and it provides good benefits. Kai can slowly work his way up from the bottom.”

Visibly upset by Franklin’s words, Maria retorted, “Dad, I’m nothing but a salesperson. I don’t have such authority at all. You’d better not cause me any trouble.”

“You might not be able to do so, but isn’t Zayne the sales manager? Can’t he hire just one person?” Franklin demanded.

“He—”

Zayne doesn’t

fell silent in response. All she could do

unnecessary trouble for her? Besides, does that company even accept ex-convicts in the first place?” Frieda remonstrated with Franklin after shooting Kai a

upset at being called an ex-convict, Kai kept his temper in check. After all, he felt that

him in the door, but whether or

before returning

attitude. That girl has

response. Given the dire circumstances, he was

appreciate what you have done. Anyway, I have something on, and I’ll have to take

in staying any longer. The last thing he wanted was to cause

have lunch first, as I have

all right. Next time, perhaps.” Gary waved his