It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 498

"Huh. Everyone knows how to make excuses. If you could get promoted on your own, why would Edward woo the military chiefs? It must have been for the upcoming appraisal cycle. Rumor has it that Colonel Ouyang stands a big chance of getting a promotion. But the problem is what you have traded for this promotion."

Hank questioned and started laughing loudly. He stared at Daisy with contempt as if Daisy had pulled some strings to get promoted this time. He believed there was an ulterior motive behind inviting the military chiefs to FX International Group's anniversary party. Hank believed it was planned to gain the army leaders' favor.

"You seem to be obsessed with my business. You must know a lot about me. There is no need for you to ask me any more."

Daisy sneered and turned around. It seemed that she wouldn't be able to persuade certain people that she got promoted simply because of her outstanding performance. So far as Hank was concerned, Daisy had climbed up the military ladder only because of her connections. No matter how much she explained, Hank just insisted on his own view. Then Daisy decided not to waste any more time in giving explanations to him.

"It's not just me. All the military officers in the army base are of the same opinion. It's quite unlikely to have a young woman like you in such a high rank. I am sure there have been plenty of dirty deals behind the curtain." Hank didn't let go of Daisy, he followed her closely and continued his insults.

"If they have a problem with my promotion, they should report to the superiors, instead of sending you as their representative to bother me. I don't call the shots. As for the so-called dirty deals, you speculate that because I am a woman. In your mind, women cannot have any achievements without an inappropriate relationship? You sound quite sexist."

Daisy hated such office politics. She hadn't done anything yet. Still, she was being dragged into all these disputes. 'Am I really that invidious in their view? Or they just regard me as a pushover who can be bullied by anyone? They couldn't possibly get through a day without defaming me?' Daisy condemned deep down.

"Indeed. Mr. Hank, why do you always bother our colonel? If you feel anything unreasonable is going on, you should discuss it with the commanders. Our colonel doesn't have a say in the promotions."

Mark retorted. He was sick of Hank's persistent provocations. If it hadn't been for Daisy's kindness, she or any other officer in her position would have already beaten up Hank or even kicked him out of the army. An officer in Hank's rank wasn't supposed to defy officers of higher rank.

"Who are you to interrupt our conversation? You are merely a sergeant. Colonel Ouyang, you seem to be too tolerant of your subordinate." Hank said while casting a cold glare at Mark. He couldn't take it out on Daisy because she was in a higher rank. But he couldn't allow a sergeant to scold him.

"Mark, go finish a complete set of basic military exercises. That's your punishment for interrupting. Are you fine with that?" With a frowned face, Daisy paused and ordered. 'Mark should have known better than to give Hank a hard time. Hank was just looking for excuses to slander me. Now he found one and Mark became the victim.' Daisy thought to herself.

"Yes, colonel. I'm on my way." Mark gave a salute, passed the briefcase to Daisy and then ran towards the training field. On the face of it, he seemed calm and composed, but deep down, he had already cursed Hank thousands of times, 'Hank is so mean and evil that he tried to demean Daisy with my interruption. But I am the one to be blamed; my carelessness invited trouble.'

"Hank, are you satisfied with this punishment?" Daisy asked. She announced the punishment first to gain the initiative, or else Hank, the despicable man, would have proposed an even harsher penalty.

"He is your aide. You can give him any punishment as you see fit. But a set of military training seems a bit too much, doesn't it? After all, what Mark said was just to defend you."

Hank laughed evilly. He pretended to be thoughtful towards Mark's interests, but deep down he was quite upset about Daisy's quick response. She gave the punishment even before he could speak. Now what's done was done. He couldn't reveal his discontentment towards her order no matter how mad he was.

"He deserved it for offending an officer in higher rank. Rules are the pillars of our society, after all." Daisy sneered while she thought, 'Too much? He would be more bothered if you were to name the punishment.'

"Is this statement by Colonel Ouyang indirectly implying that I have no concept of superiority?" Hank's tone became cold. He felt that Daisy's words were directed at him.

"If you think so, suit yourself. If there's nothing else, I should get back to work now." Daisy stopped at her office without any hint of inviting him in.

"Don't you think you should give me an explanation? Or a solution?" Hank said, making it clear that he wouldn't let go the matter of that video and his demotion. He asked Daisy to give him a solution. Yet, his attitude didn't have the least bit of humbleness. He acted as if he deserved a conciliation plan. Alas, no one would ever get along with such a man.