NOVPUBChapter 981: Chapter 981: What are you pretending to be_1 Chapter 981: Chapter 981: What are you pretending to be_1 “Just because Jacob Zahn is an ordinary employee and made such a mess, we all feel embarrassed in our company, let alone Mr.
Houston.” Peggy Lewis reminded.
“So, matters concerning Mr.
Houston, if Majestic doesn’t mention voluntarily, remember not to reveal it.” Peggy Lewis instructed.
“After all, when it involves Majestic, it gets more complicated.” Peggy Lewis stated.
Abigail Ackehurst and Clara Evans quickly nodded, “Trust us.
We won’t tell anyone about what we’ve discussed here.”
“Previously, there were rumors that Jacob Zahn’s high performance might have something to do with scandalous affairs, but those were just hearsay back then.” Abigail Ackehurst said, “I didn’t dare to believe them as they were unverified.”
“Also, I was thinking, he’s a man, even if he wanted to sell!” Abigail Ackehurst couldn’t think of another appropriate phrase beyond ‘sell’.”
“What…
...
what could he do?
I initially thought the clients are mostly men and women our senior.
Jacob’s a man, it’s highly unlikely for him to approach other men.
And for women…
I never anticipated that he would make such a tremendous sacrifice.” Abigail Ackehurst felt as if her worldview was cracking.
“I’ve heard such rumors too.” Clara Evans took a forkful of salad, “But in my opinion, there’s no need for young girls to get involved with Jacob Zahn, who knows who’s actually at a drawback.
Besides, Jacob Zahn is good looking and carries himself well.”
“But that doesn’t warrant the degree of such initiative from young girls.
And as for individuals like Mr.
Houston!” Clara Evans shuddered, “I truly hadn’t expected that either.”
“You can’t deny however, that all this can be seen as Jacob Zahn’s ambition.” Clara Evans smirked sarcastically, “After all, he made such a sacrifice for the sake of his performance.
We can’t compete with his spirit of working hard to improve.”
Peggy Lewis was amused by her remark.
Unconsciously, Abigail Ackehurst had finished her sandwich and took a sip of coffee to moisten her throat.
She sat with her elbows on the table, gripping her long hair on either side of her head with both hands.
“Ah, I really can’t face Jacob Zahn properly anymore.” Abigail Ackehurst fretted, “Every time I see him, I think about him with Mr.
Houston, I…”
Abigail Ackehurst started rubbing her arms, seemingly shivering in the cold.
“I just can’t bear to look at him anymore.” Abigail Ackehurst stated.
Clara Evans suddenly remembered, earlier when Jacob Zahn and the others were interrogating Peggy Lewis, Peggy seemed to avoid looking at Jacob’s face for a brief moment.
Clara Evans couldn’t help but ask with a laugh, “Peggy, back in the office, when Jacob and the others were questioning you, you averted your gaze from Jacob.
Could you not bear to look directly at him due to this event?”
Peggy Lewis nodded reluctantly, “Yes, at that moment…
just seeing his face, I couldn’t help but fill in the scenario with my imagination.”
“You understand, right?
It’s like, although I didn’t witness them together, my mind just can’t stop imagining all kinds of messy scenes.” Peggy Lewis massaged her temples, “And the image is so strong!”
“I get it, I get it.” Abigail Ackehurst nodded repeatedly, “Even now, without looking at him, the image is incredibly vivid.”
“What does the company plan to do with Jacob Zahn?
Have Majestic or Manager Thompson hinted at anything to you?” Clara Evans inquired.
“I haven’t seen Majestic, and Manager Thompson hasn’t told me anything.” Peggy Lewis stated, “However, Majestic is a man who loves face.
Back when Jacob Zahn’s issue wasn’t unearthed, Majestic really liked him.
He was always closely mentoring him, as if grooming him to be his successor.”
“Now that Jacob Zahn has caused trouble, Majestic, being a face-loving person, must certainly be feeling disgraced.
I believe even if Jacob Zahn continues to stay in the company, it’s likely he won’t have a promising future.” Peggy Lewis analyzed.
“Therefore, the company might not penalize him publicly, but knowing Jacob Zahn’s nature, consciously aware that he doesn’t have a future here, he will likely actively look for a new job soon.” Peggy Lewis stated.
Abigail Ackehurst heaved a sigh of relief, “Let him leave quickly, I’m truly fed up with him and his bootlickers.”
Peggy Lewis had indeed predicted Jacob Zahn correctly.
At this moment, Jacob Zahn, Elijah Hernandez, and Tiffany Wagner weren’t having lunch in the company restaurant either.
For the same reasons as Peggy Lewis and the others.
Jacob Zahn is one of the parties involved in this matter.
Although the colleagues from other departments don’t know exactly what’s happened, if they stayed at the company’s restaurant for lunch, they definitely wouldn’t be able to enjoy their meals.
So, they decided to eat out too.
However, Jacob Zahn was not in the mood to eat at all.
Listening to the nagging and active verbal abuse towards Peggy Lewis by Elijah Hernandez and Tiffany Wagner, all while contemplating his next job, just as Peggy Lewis had anticipated.
Jacob Zahn had predicted that he had no hope of getting promoted this time, and likely Peggy Lewis would be taking over as Manager Thompson’s position.
But like most people, Jacob refused to give up until the very last moment, holding on to a glimmer of hope.
What if?
So, Jacob’s current plan is to wait for the final result.
However, he had already mentally prepared himself for the inevitable.
***
Wallace Martin hurried back to the company.
No sooner had he passed the front desk of the company lobby than he heard a colleague’s jubilant voice: “Assistant Martin, you are finally back.”
“…” Wallace Martin stopped, “Hm?”
Wallace looked at the receptionist: “What’s wrong?
Something happen?”
“The CEO solemnly told me that as soon as he sees you return, to notify him immediately.” The receptionist even showed his takeout to Wallace, “You see, I didn’t dare to leave so ordered takeout here while waiting.”
“Ah, I have to inform the CEO immediately.” The receptionist hung up after making a quick call.
Wallace had never seen Lyke Zhekova so anxious before.
So, without listening to what the receptionist and Lyke Zhekova were discussing, Wallace quickly hurried over.
Hurrying to the outside of Lyke Zhekova’s office, Wallace quickly knocked on the door.
“Come in.” A particularly calm and composed voice came from inside. 𝚗𝚘v𝚙𝚞b.𝚌𝚘m
Wallace didn’t know if it was his own perception, but having heard the receptionist say Lyke Zhekova was very anxious earlier, made him think that Lyke was trying hard to sound calm.
Nevertheless, Wallace opened the door and entered as directed.
He saw Lyke Zhekova sitting behind his desk, seemingly still working.
However, on the dining table at the other end, there were two takeaway boxes.
Wallace: “…”
Huh!
Who is he trying to fool?!
If it wasn’t for the receptionist tipping him off earlier, he might really have been deceived!
