I Am Not A Poor Daddy

13

The manager stood his ground, refusing to let Sebastian go. “You’re not getting away with this after all you’ve done! If you dare threaten one of our employees, I won’t hesitate to call the police and make your life even harder,” he said, his voice full of challenge. 

 Sebastian felt a surge of anger but tried to remain calm. “I didn’t threaten anyone, and I will explain myself to the management. I have no intention of dealing with people like you, but if necessary, I will not let this situation go.” 

 With that determination, Sebastian refused to back down. He knew that it was important to maintain his integrity, especially after saving Lila. He had no choice but to stand firm in his belief that what he did was right. 

 However, the manager seemed to be getting more and more agitated and called out to the security guards who were hanging around. “Looks like we’ll have to settle this in a more… direct manner. Take action now!” 

 Sebastian stared at the door as the two security guards approached. Anxiety began to gnaw at him. He didn’t want to get caught up in a physical altercation, but he also didn’t want to let the manager destroy his dignity and take advantage of his helplessness. 

  One of the security guards, who looked bigger than the others, stared at Sebastian with a challenge. “We won’t let you get away after crossing this line,” he said, emphasizing each word. 

 Sebastian could feel the tension in the air, but he tried hard not to show his fear. “If you really intend to attack me, you’ll know who’s really responsible at the end of the day. Destroying someone’s reputation will only create more problems.” 

 Seeing the situation getting worse, Sebastian tried to find a way out. “I don’t want to fight, but if you attack me, I won’t hesitate to protect myself. You can’t just protect someone who abuses their power.” 

 As the tension grew, there was a voice from behind. “Enough!” Suddenly, a senior employee appeared, his face showing dissatisfaction. “What’s going on here?” 

 The security guard paused for a moment, not knowing how to explain the situation. Sebastian seized the opportunity. “I’m trying to help an employee who’s being harassed here, and this is how they’re responding,” he said, trying to show the senior employee the irrational nature of the situation. 

 The senior employee’s face began to look worried as he took in the situation. “Look, everything can be resolved without violence. Let’s talk maturely and professionally,” he suggested, trying to calm the atmosphere that was threatening to escalate. 

 Sebastian felt a little relieved, while the manager looked angry, but could not continue his argument. “I will not let this continue! This is my company!” he practically said, but there was no support from the hesitant security guard. 

 With the senior employee’s initiative, the atmosphere lightened a little. He returned to the manager’s office with a serious face. “Manager, we don’t want this to escalate any further. We must act professionally in all instances.” 

 Sebastian held his breath and prayed that this situation could be resolved without further violence. He knew that the path ahead would be a test—both to maintain his integrity and to find a way back on track, especially after all that he had been through. 

 As the atmosphere began to calm down, Sebastian felt grateful for the moment. He understood that facing injustice was not easy, but fighting for his rights and for others was part of who he was now. And while his journey may have only just begun, he knew that nothing could stop him. 

 Sebastian stood his ground, trying to maintain his composure amidst the pressure. “I am Sebastian, the heir of the Blue Net Group,” he said coldly, emphasizing that he was not just anyone who could be treated this way. However, his words only drew jeers from the security guards and the manager. 

 “Oh, the abandoned heir, huh? Are you going to apologize to us now?” one of the security guards teased, his voice filled with sarcasm. The manager laughed, adding to the atmosphere with his obvious cheekiness. 

 Lila stood beside Sebastian, her face showing both pain and sympathy. She could sense that this situation was unfair to Sebastian, but the looks from the manager and the guards indicated that they would not stop so easily. She was worried for Sebastian’s safety, and felt that perhaps, this situation could be more dangerous than she had imagined.

 “Sebastian, maybe we should get out of here. They clearly don’t want to listen—I don’t want you to go back to prison, after just getting your freedom,” Lila said, her voice full of worry. She couldn’t imagine how stressful this must have been for Sebastian, and she could see how emotional he was. 

 The manager, seeing this as an opportunity to exploit her, created further confusion. “Why don’t we talk privately, Sebastian? You know, this could be a good opportunity for both of us,” he said in a lewd tone, glancing at Lila. 

 Sebastian felt his blood boil. “Stop! This isn’t about you! Lila doesn’t want to get involved in your dirty games,” he said, responding to the manager with genuine support for Lila, strengthening their bond despite the tense situation. 

 The manager grew bolder in this situation, treating Sebastian as nothing more than a joke. “Oh, of course, we all know this ‘heir’ is just looking for attention. Maybe you should find another way to express yourself,” he taunted further, drawing laughter from some of the other guards. 

 Sebastian was unfazed by the taunts for a long time. He felt the tension around him, but this time, he would fight for his life. “No, I will not let you treat us like this. You have no power here, and I will not let you ruin the company’s reputation with these lewd jokes and threats,” he said firmly, his eyes fixed on the manager.