The Man’s Decree

Chapter 156

with her bag. Instead of bringing Jared along, she thought it would be a good idea to put in a good word for Jared beforehand. She hailed a taxi and went to Cosmic Chemical. The office was a skyscraper located in the center of Horington. In fact, Cosmic Chemical was one of the most prominent companies in the industry. A security guard stopped Hilda in her tracks at the entrance of the building. “What are you here for?” “Mister, I’m here to see Mr. Leigh!” Hilda answered courteously. “We have rules here. Whoever you intend to meet here, that person has to come to bring you in,” the security guard said. Hilda then called her ex-classmate, Jeffrey Leigh. Just a few minutes later, a well-groomed young man in glasses came walking toward the entrance. “Jeffrey!” Hilda waved at him. Jeffrey then walked hurriedly toward Hilda. The security guard greeted him with the utmost respect, “Good day to you, Mr. Leigh.” “This person is my friend. The next time you see her, don’t you dare stop her from coming in!” Jeffrey said with an authoritative voice. One couldn’t help but think that Jeffrey was taking advantage of his position in the company to speak rudely. “Yes, sir! I understand!” The security guard nodded profusely. “Hilda, come. Follow me.” Jeffrey walked her in. “Ugh! What a snob!” the security guard grumbled as he watched Jeffrey leave. “Wow! You’re doing well in life, Jeffrey!” Hilda exclaimed in amazement. “I’m doing okay.” Jeffrey smiled. Upon arriving in his office, Jeffrey poured Hilda a cup of coffee. Hilda took a glance around the luxurious office with a hint of envy. We stepped

rejected Jeffrey when he confessed his love for her. From then onward, Jeffrey had made Lincoln his sworn enemy. Jeffrey had used it as a motivation to work hard in life and make something out of himself. He had graduated with flying colors and had been employed by Cosmic Chemical