Denton could be considered an experienced man, seeing as how he had been working for more than half his life. He could tell that Mr. Clem was not the most important character here. At most, the man had arrived to deal with the issue.
The true main character was Jasper.
Denton’s lips quivered when he looked at Jasper.
Mr. Clem was the dean of Hoofmorn University’s secretary. While he did not hold a high administrative position, half a rank higher than Denton at most, the man’s identity was special.
Dorian would not be the dean’s secretary if he was not also the dean’s confidant.
If Jasper refused to let today’s incident go, then Dorian would surely report the matter to the dean.
If that were to happen, a mere chief of the Academic Affairs office would surely be crushed.
Denton felt lightheaded at the thought.
“You… you must be Mr. Laine, right? Mr. Laine, there’s got to be a misunderstanding here.”
Sorrowful, Denton begged Jasper for mercy, “I admit that my attitude was bad just now, but I just wanted to deal with the issue as quickly as possible.”
“How about this, Mr. Laine. I’m sorry, I really am. Please forgive me as I’ll make sure to look back on my actions and learn from my mistake.
“I’ll also deal with the issue regarding Miss Mia and Mr. Cassian strictly!”
In the face of grave danger, Denton did not think too much as he sold his nephew and the boy’s girlfriend out in hopes of placating Jasper’s anger.
“What’s the meaning of this, Uncle Denton?!” Cassian shouted, his complexion pale.
“Shut up!”
Denton glared at Cassian harshly and roared, “I wouldn’t have been dragged into this if you didn’t act so bossy because of your relationship with me. No more calling me your uncle, you little brat! I don’t have a nephew like you!”
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