2023-06-28 20:02:58At the LCN premises, Vernon is on his way to lunch when he finds Gabriela walking in the opposite direction. When she approaches her father-in-law, she lowers her head and tries to pass by.
But Vernon spots her and grabs her by the arm, “Where do you think you’re going?”
“No, LET ME GO!” Gabriela screams, attracting the attention of passers-by.
“Stop the scandal! It looks like I’m going to rob you.” Vernon pulls her back into his office while Gabriela tries in vain to free herself.
Inside his office, Vernon throws her inside and slams the door shut, “Now you want to answer me why you missed the whole morning workhours?”
“I don’t owe you any satisfaction, only my director!” Gabriela screams at the top of her lungs.
“That’s where you’re wrong. I’m your supervisor. And I can tell the director about your disappearances. How is the article—
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