The Great Medical Saint novel Chapter 10

Unqualified?

Matthew raised an eyebrow. He had come here to work to get to know Rachel better, all because of Fred's invitation. Being labeled as unqualified by a mere manager was the last thing he had expected.

"You might not have gotten this clear—"

Larry cut him off. "I don't need an explanation, and you don't need to give one. I'm the manager of the logistics department. I have to oversee hundreds of employees.

"I'm incredibly busy and don't have time to waste on a driver like you. Get lost!"

Matthew felt his suppressed anger surge up again. "Watch your mouth. I don't want trouble, but don't push me."

Larry scoffed. "I'm the manager here! I supervise dozens of drivers. Why should I show respect to a mere driver like you? Who do you think you are?

"And what can you do even if I push you? Let me be clear! A criminal record doesn't affect your job here, but I'll fire you anyway. What can you do about it? I'll say it again. Get lost—"

Before Larry could finish the word "lost", Matthew slapped him across the face.

"Show some respect!" Matthew demanded.

The sudden slap left Larry dumbfounded. He stared at Matthew in disbelief while clutching his face. Though he wanted to fight back, he hesitated at the sight of Matthew's muscular build.

Through gritted teeth, Larry spat, "How dare you hit me? Are you out of your mind? Just wait; I'll have the security beat the crap out of you!"

Larry then pulled out his phone to call the head of security.

He pointed accusingly at Matthew and said, "Just wait and see! You're doomed!"

Matthew responded coldly, "I planned on keeping a low profile and simply working as a chauffeur here. But since you're making things difficult, let me set the record straight.

"I'm Rachel's boyfriend. She's the president of this company!"

Larry was dumbfounded by Matthew's words. Then, he chuckled condescendingly. "You? You're Ms. Carter's boyfriend? Ms. Carter, our president and the renowned beauty?

"Her suitors line up from here to the suburbs, and none of the elites catch her eye. And you're fantasizing about being her boyfriend? Snap out of it!"

Matthew sighed in exasperation. "I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, call and ask her."

Larry snorted. "Is that even necessary? Matthew, do you think no one knows your past? I know everything.

"You were abandoned by your wife after you got out of prison, and now you're stuck raising a kid. Ms. Carter would never choose someone like you unless she was blind."

Matthew took out his phone and said, "If you won't call her, I will."

He called Rachel and asked, "Hello, where are you?"

Rachel frowned and put down her files. "I'm in the office. What's up?"

Matthew was blunt. "I'm in the logistics manager's office. Larry wants to fire me."

"Fire you?" Rachel was surprised. Matthew had just started the job. What could he have done wrong so quickly?

Rachel couldn't help but suspect that Matthew had been acting up again and harassing female colleagues. Her poor first impression of Matthew made her think the worst.

She recalled the first time they had met. Matthew had touched her chest and unbuttoned her shirt.