NovelEnglishSoon, Spencer returned with a report. "Mr. Sumner, this morning Ms. Jayston had a confrontation with one of Prospectus Technology's employees at the elevator. She was pushed and fell. Gabriel took her to the hospital." Damon frowned. "What happened? Why was there a confrontation?" Spencer hesitated before cautiously replying, "It seems related to your reconciliation with Ms. Austen... Here is the surveillance footage. You can take a look." Damon took the tablet and watched the video. His face darkened with anger.
"Fire the employee who caused the trouble," he ordered.
"Mr. Sumner, wouldn't that be too harsh? After all, Ms. Jayston also slapped the employee," Spencer pointed out. Damon's expression remained icy. "If I recall correctly, I issued a statement previously prohibiting discussions of my private life." Seeing the fury in Damon's eyes, Spencer quickly agreed, "Understood. I'll take care of it immediately." News of the employee's termination soon spread throughout the company, accompanied by a statement: "Attention all Prospectus Technology employees: Anyone who discusses the CEO's personal life or causes any disturbance related to it will be terminated immediately!" The remaining employees, previously engaged in gossip, fell silent. No one dared to discuss the matter openly anymore.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, swere disgruntled, questioning why Nyla didn't face any punishment despite hitting the employee, while only that employee was fired.
When Spencer learned of these sentiments, he informed Damon.
"Post the surveillance footage on the company's internal forum," Damon instructed.
Once the video was shared, almost no one discussed the incident anymore.
Although semployees remained dissatisfied, they knew Damon clearly supported Nyla and avoided further public discussion.
Meanwhile, Gabriel, respecting Nyla's insistence, finally ceased pressing her to go to the hospital.
"Are you sure you're alright?" he asked.
Meeting Gabriel's concerned gaze, Nyla nodded. "Yes, I'm fine. It's almost tfor work. Thanks for your help earlier." "Now that I'm back, I won't let anyone bully you," Gabriel assured.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNyla pressed her lips together, her expression serious. "I appreciate your help, but we should keep our distance from now on. Also, I'm sorry for taking advantage of you just now." Without giving Gabriel a chance to respond, she opened the car door and got out.
Gabriel narrowed his eyes while watching her retreating figure, his expression growing cold and menacing.
Back in the office, Nyla showed little reaction to the news of the employee's firing.
Melody, who had hesitated, finally spoke up. "Nyla, I heard Mr. Sumner decided to fire that employee. You two..." Nyla's expression remained neutral
as she looked at Melody. "Let's not discuss this. I have no relationship with him anymorelationship Øthers Others might misunderstand if they overhear us. I'd prefer to focus on my work."
Melody was taken aback. Before she could respond, Nyla had alreadym picked up her lab notebook and changed into her lab coat to head to the lab.
As lunchtapproached, Nyla was about to head out for lunch when she received a message from a senior she hadn't been in touch with for a long time. Caroline Lovell: [Nyla, I'm in Saintornia for a conference. If I remember correctly, you're based here Would you be free for dinner? It's been a while since we last met.] Nyla and Caroline had a good relationship back in university, and it was Caroline who initially guided her when she joined the lab.
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