Chapter 17
Author: Khoirul N.
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

David seemed to recognize the voice. His face turned pale as he heard it.

"Who is it? He sounds so angry."

David turned around. He gulped at the sight of the man who was hurrying towards him. Then, something unexpected happened.

SMACK!

Jack covered his mouth with both hands. He hissed as he saw David's cheeks turn red from the hard slap.

"That must have hurt."

"Why did you hit me, Sir?"

"You're still asking! You left your job just like that. Where did you go?"

The angry man was the head of the personnel department. He was tall and bulky with dark-colored skin.

"I-I went out to greet Young Master Roodenburg."

"What?!" The man's voice rose. "Are you out of your mind? Who do you think you are? Only the correspondence staff and you think you can welcome Young Master?!"

David turned to Jack to see his expression. David's face looked very troubled. He was trying so hard to make Jack feel insecure.

"Mr. Matthew even stayed in his room to work. Now, return to your room. Finish your work if
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