Everly paused for a moment. Then she took the contract and opened it. I put my arms around my chest and looked at her. Savoring my joy, I slowly said, "Universal Group is a top-notch company. The rules and regulations here are strict. Only the talented ones can be an employee of Universal Group. And everyone present are real talents!"
As I said these words, I looked around. Everyone's face was filled with pride. I smiled in satisfaction, then I looked towards Everly, "I'm just an ordinary undergraduate. Naturally, I can't be as good as any colleague here. But I understand that a slow sparrow should make an early start. And I believe Universal Group values efficiency instead of keeping routines. So I went to Marlon Group early in the morning, trying to get the contract as early as possible. But I didn't expect Ms. Everly to judge me like that!" My last words was especially loud as I stared at Everly.
At this moment, only silence filled the spacious office. Everyone was staring at Everly and me. They didn't expect that I not only got the contract but also gave Everly this kind of attitude.
Everly was calm. She closed the contract and looked at me with contempt. "You're right. Universal Group values efficiency. But you should inform me about your plan in advance!"
I smiled and met Everly's arrogant gaze, "Ms. Everly, I remember that your private number is not open to the public, and I can't call your office before you work. I don't know how to notify you. Besides, you are so busy. I didn't expect that you would mind such details. I didn't tell you because I'm afraid I'll wear you out with such trivia!"
I suddenly covered my mouth, "Or are you paying extra attention to me because I am Kieran's girlfriend?"
Everly's face instantly darkened, "What nonsense are you talking about?!"
I slowly answered, "I'm saying that you are paying extra attention to me because of Kieran. Did I say something wrong?"
Everly's expression was cold as she said word by word, "No, I paid so much attention to you because I don't want you to ruin Mr. Charles' reputation!"
I gazed at Everly coldly. "Everly, you are our supervisor. Kieran trusts you, so he gave you the right to lead. But you said such words to slander Kieran. Why are you doing this?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? When did I slander Mr. Charles?" Everly shouted, her eyes filled with anger.
Everyone present was dumbfounded. They were petrified. They could never imagine that I would reprimand Everly.
I smiled, "Ms. Everly, you forget what you have said so soon! Just now, you implied that I opened my legs to get Kieran's help and secured advantages through Kieran's influence!"
"Isn't that the truth?" Everly approached me. She was much taller than me. I was almost in her shadow.
I slowly raised my head, casting her cold looks. "Everly, I'm Kieran's girlfriend. Isn't it natural for us to be intimate? But you are implying our intimacy is a kind of misconduct. Tell me, are you slandering Kieran and inducing others to misunderstand Kieran? What if Kieran hears you? If others hear you and tell Kieran the exaggerated version, what will he feel?"
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