The Man’s Decree

“Zayne, you must take this opportunity and do your best to impress Mr. Jennings. If he likes you, he might offer you a managerial position in the procurement department! Now, that’s a good opportunity!” Maria encouraged.

“Yeah, don’t worry. I’ll do everything I can so that I can buy a house at Dragon Bay as our residence.” Zayne nodded enthusiastically.

Upon hearing that, a blissful smile emerged on Maria’s face.

Unlike the others, Kai was less thrilled. He frowned as he sensed that the dinner might play a part in Xavier’s plot against him. However, he couldn’t care less. Try as you may, I’m ready for it.

Within a few minutes, everyone was ready to leave for Vintage Restaurant.

Unlike the others, Hilda and Kai didn’t drive to work.

“Hilda, come. I’ll drive you!” Maria waved at Hilda.

in the car and

welcome. Sit tight!” Maria

Kai? We’ve left him behind, Maria.” Hilda thought Maria would offer Kai

him. He’ll only dirty my car! The others are behind us, so he can bum a ride

true. Kai could just ride in any of

none of them offered Kai a ride. Instead, each and every one of them drove past

run-down second-hand car, meant to pull over for Kai as he approached the latter. But right behind him, Zayne kept honking for him to

glance

behind, Zayne was about to drive past Kai. Abruptly, he pulled over right next to Kai. But instead of offering him a ride, Zayne rolled down his window and mocked, “Kai, do you realize how unpopular you are?

Kai responded with a

took Kai’s silence as a weakness and said smugly, “Get yourself a taxi! Don’t worry, you can pass me the bill tomorrow. I’ll reimburse your

the sight of Zayne gloating, Kai snorted, “Reimbursement? That’s unnecessary. Who knows I might arrive at the restaurant