Hannah thought of it and added, "In fact, I've turned Theodore and Manuel down, but they came to the party uninvited just like you did. They were here earlier."
"Really?" Susan doubted it.
"Yes, you're my best friend. What made you think I would turn you done only? That was impossible!" said Hannah seriously.
Susan thought it made sense and accepted it because she believed Hannah would never leave her alone. Then she stopped being mad and said, "See you tonight?"
"Yeah."
"Will Oscar be home?"
"He's got a dinner party."
"That's why you think of me."
"Didn't you say that you don't mind it?"
"But I'm too proud to be a backup."
"Don't be silly, there is no such a gorgeous 'backup'."
Susan couldn't resist her sweet words, and gave in, "Fine. I know you need me and I'll drop by after work. Tell Max I like the broth he cooks."
"You got it."
"Great. See you soon."
"OK. See you soon."
Susan hung up the phone and felt in a good mood. She checked the time. There were three hours to go before she could leave the office. Thus she got bored soon and later she went through the entertainment news on the phone. Seriously, she had no interest in work, and couldn't understand why her father forced her to take the job. Did he want her to fool around?
Susan was attracted by one piece of financial news, to which she never paid attention. She read Manuel's name on the title and clicked it.
Such news was published every one or two days in the past week, saying that Manuel had taken the position of General Manager in Phillips Bank but he wasn't good at his job. He had made a promise and he was supposed to tell the public even if he wasn't going to keep it. His silence had made him a terrible General Manager.
Susan read the news and went through the comments as well.
Very few people had read and commented on it, but some of them still gossiped. She must admit that Manuel's constant silence would hurt Phillips Bank and it would also get her father involved. To the outsiders, her father was standing on Manuel's side like a fool.
Susan put down the phone and hesitated to talk to Henry in his office. Henry would always make time for her no matter how swamped he was.
"What's up, sweetheart?" Henry smiled softly and thought she was tired of her work again.
"Withdraw the news." Susan cut to the chase.
"What?" Henry narrowed his eyes and hid the gloominess on his face.
"I said, withdraw the news that you've told the media to publish." Susan said, "Manuel is qualified for his job. And my father knows what he's doing. You don't have to do that."
Henry tried to explain.
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