Urich shrugged. "Or what?"He certainly could not push his luck when Jada was there—the best he could do was to be confrontational and push Whitney's buttons."Or you're out of here!" Jada snapped icily nonetheless.Urich could cry right then. "Do you have to go that far, Ms. Turin? I've worked here for years, you know that! Are you really going to fire me over something so trivial?"What was going on? He did hear that there was a new boss, but Jada was suddenly a completely different person too and even more cutthroat than before!"Don't misunderstand." Jada sneered. "I'm not friends with Ms. Chandler here—I just don't appreciate your despicable behavior. Now pay up what you owe.""O-Okay, I will…" Urich sighed.There was nothing to do when Jada outranked him, and by several levels at that.And it was just a hundred grand anyway, which was no big deal even to him.Then, he just had to wait after Jada was gone to get his payback! Whitney might be a little old, but she still ha
Whitney laughed. "I knew he's young and amazing, but I'm surprised he's this amazing. Guess I was right about you, kiddo! You're going to be a big deal!"Frank smiled but said nothing.A big deal? He would be long gone if not for his cultivation—this had nothing to do with talent, but it was his hard work in training instead.Jada then turned to Whitney, politely offering a solution seeing that Whitney and Frank were close. "Leaving aside Urich Hampton for the moment, my company will pay his victim with 500 grand. Consider the extra money for mental compensation, if that's alright?""Oh, sure thing!" Whitney exclaimed. "I'm not the victim, but I'm sure he'd agree to it."Jada nodded. "Allow me to apologize once again for the trouble. It's our lax management that led to this in the first place. Please come in!"With that, everyone headed to the Tammeron meeting room, where Jada poured everyone tea and smiled at Whitney. "Since it's rare for you to drop by, you should stay a few da
Jada stood up just then and said, "You can stay here, Mr. Frankton. I'll bring someone with me to check it out.""I'm coming with you." Frank was ready to get up too, but Jada waved him off. "You're the boss. It'd be demeaning if you had to do everything, and we'd look like we're slacking off. Even if it's just to look like we're doing our jobs, you can make the call in case I can't deal with this too."Frank nodded, while Sylvie and Alda headed to the lounge since they had nothing else to do.The interior was a lot more human, with arcade machines and various recreation facilities that was a good change for the office environment.On the other hand, as it was just Whitney and Frank left in his office, Whitney said, "I have a question.""Ask away.""Have you seen Sally? How is she doing now?" "Yes… too often, in fact. But she shows up whenever she likes, and I have no idea where she is now. Either way, she's doing well for herself.""Good." Whitney sighed in relief, but she
Frank chuckled. "And what can you do aside from archaeology?""Punching and kicking!" Sylvie retorted."Alright, keep going!""That's all… wait, there's one more! I have good eyes, and the people I like would never humiliate me!"Frank laughed in amusement, just as Jada came up to him. "Let's drink to your health, Mr. Frankton."He was both her boss and master, so she had to at least salute her once, if only just to leave a good impression.Frank smiled. "I'll be counting on your help."They clinked glasses, and Jada chugged hers, coughing after she did. Since she was in a high position and social drinking was unnecessary for her, she was not used to it now."That's not like you, Ms. Turin," Alda teased. "You should be a tougher girlboss.""You're joking, Ms. Ingram." Jada smiled. "I'm only human, so it's natural that there are things I'm bad at. I hope everyone understands!""It's alright." Sylvie nodded cheerfully. "We're all friends—don't worry about it."Jada smiled but
Everyone returned upstairs to continue the party, and it was eventually late.Even Jada got tipsy, no longer haughty and actually jovial and girly."She's so hot… I'd be expecting my second child if I were you," Alda blurted at Frank from alcoholFrank was not sure if he should laugh or cry—such words from a lady? No one would believe him."It's late. Time to go," he said, standing up."Wait, Mr. Frankton!" Jada was suddenly on her feet too, wobbling toward Frank and cutting him off. "It's a joyous occasion… Let's hit the dance floor too!"Frank waved her off. "Forget it. I've been to Golden Lily enough times that I'm bored, and the dance floor is even worse. I prefer having my safe space without getting molested or molesting for that matter."Jada pouted, shaking her head silently.Even Sylvie smiled in wry amusement as she watched, surprised the girlboss was such a maiden inside.Talk about some serious contrast… "Be good. Maybe we will do it some other time." Frank chuckl
Urich paused and gestured for his goons to surround Frank and the others. "Long time no see, Ms. Turin!"Jada simply smirked in turn. "And you have the balls to show up. What, aren't you afraid that I'd kill you?"Urich laughed. "You should be more humble, Ms. Turin. Who can you beat in your drunken state? Now, let's see if you can be tamed to serve at my beck and call!"Jada glowered. "You want some of this?"Urich laughed even louder. "You're the one who wants some of this! I'll admit that you're good, but you've been careless!"He strode up, ready for action, when Sylvie stopped him. "This ain't any of your business." He snorted. "Get out if you don't want to get hurt, or you will!"Sylvie was furious and did not stop to chat as she kicked Urich from the side, knocking him down to his knees."You've done it now!" he screamed. "Go! Whoever takes her down gets her!"That was exactly what his goons wanted to hear, and they all leapt toward Sylvie like hungry beasts.However,
It went without saying that the deficits on the ledgers were all because Fiona siphoned the money from the company's accounts."I'm a simple girl, Mr. Frankton," she purred. "It doesn't matter who takes over the Jarics' business—I'll jump ship right away. All I ask is…."Frank sighed exasperatedly as she winked at him. He was no angel, but he was not that desperate. On top of that, he would not be interested in someone like Fiona, who had been everyone's girlfriend…"I can turn a blind eye to the deficit on the ledgers," Frank said. "But you're not staying in Consortium.""Come on, Mr. Frankton!" Fiona smiled. "I know you're not interested, but I know many ladies. I can introduce them to you—just don't chase me away."She was certainly self-aware and could see that Frank would not be desperate for the ladies when he was that good looking. As such, she simply changed her tactics to using other women to distract Frank."You'll pay two million. You can leave now," Frank replied, ign
Tatum laughed despite himself. "Are you really suggesting that I'm beneath you?"He swung his ashwood pole at Jada, who dodged it and backflipped toward Tatum, punching him in the wrist!Reeling in pain, Tatum dropped his pole and started to trade punches with Jada instead.They fought evenly, leaving the crowd around them staring blankly.Most of them presumed that martial arts were lost in time and were shocked that the usually haughty girlboss Jada had actually inherited it!"I'm shocked… Ms. Turin is amazing! Every strike she launches has the might of a grandmaster!"Moreover, without a pole, Tatum was clearly no match for Jada.In just forty exchanges, Jada had him pinned down—but just before he lost, Tatum kept blocking Jada's punches while inching toward his ashwood pole.Eventually, he took one punch but picked up his pole at the same time.Struggling to his feet, he shoved his pole into the wall, knocking off the tip to reveal a spear tip."So what? You're not going