Chapter 304
Duncan’s words drained the color off Ms. Chaplin’s face.
Without the guts to defend herself, Ms. Chaplin responded, I’m sorry, sir. I won’t do it again.”
She then approached Liberty and said apologetically, “Ms. Hunt, I’m sorry for judging you by your appearance and insulting you. Please forgive me.”
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Now that Liberty had cooled down, she replied embarrassedly, “I was at fault too, Ms. Chaplin. I should’ve watched my tone. Please forgive me for making you mad.”
After the pair exchanged apologies, Ms. Chaplin asked when Liberty could start work.
With a job secured, Liberty was overjoyed. She was grinning from ear to ear when she said, “I can start work anytime.”
“Come tomorrow then.”
“Alright. Thank you, Ms. Chaplin. Thank you, Mr. Lewis.”
Liberty expressed her gratitude and happily walked out with her resume.
“Liberty,” Duncan called out to her.
Liberty stopped and turned around to face him with a smile. ” Do you need anything, Mr. Lewis?”
“You start tomorrow, right? Run five rounds along the cement pavement in the garden outside before work every day. You’re not allowed to clock in until you do so.” Duncan believed Liberty was way out of shape, but he could look past that for
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his best friend’s sake and give Liberty the opportunity to work.
As Duncan did not want the eyes of other colleagues to burn, he requested Liberty to prioritize her health and get in shape.
It was also for her own good.
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