Chapter 206

“Yes, Ms. Duffy, Reynaldo was widely recognized as a good boss, and the salary and benefits he offered were excellent.”

That new employee, upon becoming a regular employee, received an immediate monthly salary increase to fifty thousand. You, you just wanted less. I hated Kimberly's voice so much. I said to her indifferently, “Oh, just ask for less; after all, one's ability determines one's treatment.” Unlike some people who earn high salaries but have mediocre abilities—they will only become parasites in the company.

Hmm, Ms. Palmer, you just said your abilities aren't good, so are you truly comfortable with such a high salary? I made her die without any knowledge!

Kimberly's face changed slightly, and she weakly said, “It's not what I wanted; Reynaldo insisted on giving me such a high salary.”

“Oh…” I sneered, “So you took the back door, huh? You're lucky to have a back door; otherwise, with your fragile body and mediocre abilities, you probably wouldn't even find a job paying five thousand a month.”

Kimberly furrowed her brows, slightly annoyed, and said, “Ms. Duffy, I know you don't like me, but you don't have to belittle me like this.”

I looked at her with a smile and said, “It seems you admitted your abilities and qualifications aren't as good as mine. So I thought, if I can only do odd jobs, then wouldn't you be unable to even do odd jobs?”

“You…” she looked at Reynaldo with grievance, softly saying, “Reynaldo, it seems I really have no ability. Look, even Ms. Duffy is mocking me. Maybe I should resign and give the position to her.”

She spoke with a hint of tears shimmering in her gentle, innocent eyes, looking at me with pity. I glanced at her expressionlessly. What a great actor! His acting skills are almost on par with Lavonne, who was professionally trained.

Reynaldo loosened his tie, his dark eyes fixed on me. I thought he was going to get angry. But, little did I know, he whispered in my ear, “Jealous of her high salary, huh?”

“No,” I retorted expressionlessly.

He sneered, a cold smile on his lips and a hint of mockery in his eyes. Then, he leaned close and said meaningfully, “In addition to your twenty-thousand-dollar monthly salary, there's another way to make money that will please me. What I give you will only increase, never decrease.”

I glanced sideways, saw the mockery playing on his lips, and instantly understood his meaning. Ha! I knew it; he kept me under his watchful eye, trapped, just to humiliate me.

I tightened my grip on my hand and said to him expressionlessly, “Thank you for your kindness, but I don't need to earn money that way.”

Reynaldo laughed disdainfully and said in a low voice, “Believe me, with your love of money, you would have needed it.” The man spoke with great certainty.

I didn’t argue, saying lightly, “Since the position's assigned and the salary discussed, if Mr. Humphrey has nothing else, I'll leave.”

Reynaldo remained silent, his dark, brooding eyes gazing at me with a smile. I didn't know what he found funny. Did he really feel so happy keeping me trapped? It's clear this man's spiritual world is barren; he derives pleasure only from humiliating me and seeking revenge.

He didn't nod to let me leave, and I didn't dare, fearing he'd punish me. At that moment, Kimberly looked at him gently and said, “Reynaldo, Ms. Duffy is here for the first time and must be unfamiliar with the company. How about I take her out to get acquainted?”

“Um.” Reynaldo nodded slightly, turned, sat back, and didn't look at me again.

Kimberly ran over, took my arm, and said, “Let's go, Ms. Duffy. I'll show you around.”

I also wanted to leave, so I didn't resist her false friendliness. It wasn't until I was out of the president's office that I pushed her hand away, saying lightly, “Ms. Palmer, go ahead with your work. I'll familiarize myself with the environment on my own.”