"Tsk! How naive of you to think that I don't have the authority to do anything just because I don't work here!" After saying so, the man approached Hannah with a much softer expression. "Let's go. Ignore these uneducated people," he said calmly with a smile.
Hannah was deeply shocked by Xavier's words and actions. She did not expect that the gentle and graceful man would have a totally different side as such.
He held her hand and exited the room as everyone watched in absolute confusion.
Perplexed, Hannah felt like it was all a dream.
"You don't need to be polite to someone like that," Xavier said righteously. "I'll see your chief editor in a bit and tell her to fire that ridiculous lady."
Ms. Morrison? Oh no, not again. I don't want to give her the impression that I'm a trouble maker.
"Um... Mr. Jackson, there's no need for that. You see, it's not a big deal. Moreover, Ms. Morrison is very principled. She goes by the book."
Xavier looked her in the eye. "That lady is a scourge for more serious problems. I'm just nipping it in the bud for her. She should be thankful instead."
Before Hannah had a chance to persuade him, he had made a call to report the matter. "Hey, what's up?
"I discovered a rotten apple in your wife's office. Please get her to fire the person at once.
"Of course, I'm doing this for you. I'm here to support her."
A ton of questions kept swirling in Hannah's mind.
His wife? Is he referring to Ms. Morrison? She's married? So Xavier called Ms. Morrison's husband?
"All right. That lady's name is..." Arching his brow, Xavier asked, "What's her name?"
Hannah stuttered, struggling to reply. "I-I'm not sure."
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