Chapter 81 (Getting Acquainted in the Office)

"Didn't you tell Mr. Hastings that Jacob is an ex-convict?" Meagan continued pursuing the matter.

"Of course, I did! I almost had a heart attack at the look in Mr. Hastings' eyes at that time. If I dared to dissuade him further, he might even demote me!"

In fact, Chase was still fearful when he recalled Charles's gaze earlier.

"Don't tell me he's really acquainted with Mr. Hastings?" Meagan's brows creased.

"Let's just observe how things are first. If he's really acquainted with Mr. Hastings, we can't target him anymore in the future. Instead, you'll have to fawn over him," Chase reminded.

"I know that!" Meagan rolled her eyes before stalking out of the office.

By then, the dozen or so people in the sales department had already heard that the general manager himself gave the order to employ an ex-convict.

Such a matter spread very quickly in the company, especially a gossip like this.