chapter 036 A Kiss

"Indeed, sir. I will see to it personally," Leo assured, his face breaking into a warm smile as he nodded in affirmation.Swiftly, he turned to a nearby waiter, issuing a command, "Fetch Susan for me, immediately!"The waiter, acknowledging the urgency in Leo's voice, promptly scurried off to find Susan. As soon as he received the nod of approval, he darted away without a moment's hesitation.Sharon, who was observing the scene unfold from the sidelines, found herself perplexed. All she had seen was Eric producing a card, and suddenly, the proprietor's demeanor shifted to one of deference. Unfamiliar with the diamond-encrusted VIP card that Eric held, Sharon dismissed it as nothing more than an ornate bank card. Had she been aware of its significance, her confusion would have been alleviated.Once the waiter had disappeared from sight, Leo, the proprietor, turned to Eric with a congenial smile, "Might I inquire as to your name, sir?""Eric Phillips," came the casual reply."Eric Phillips?" Leo echoed, a frown creasing his brow. The name seemed vaguely familiar, but he couldn't quite place where he had heard it before.Just then, Susan made her entrance, her face adorned with a bright smile. "Boss," she greeted Leo cheerfully.Susan exuded an air of confidence and fearlessness. Her casual relationship with Leo had earned her the position of bar manager."Susan, I have a special task for you tonight. I need you to attend to these two esteemed guests," Leo instructed, his smile unwavering.Taken aback, Susan retorted, "You want me to play hostess? I'm the manager, not a waitress!" Her tone was laced with indignation."Of course, I'm aware of that. Consider it a one-time request, will you?" Leo responded, still maintaining his smile."I refuse!" Susan declared, her tone resolute.The thought of serving Sharon and catering to her needs was a line Susan was unwilling to cross.Upon hearing her refusal, Leo's countenance darkened instantly."Susan! I won't repeat myself. You will attend to them tonight!" he commanded, his voice icy."Why are you bending over backwards for them, Leo? Just look at their attire, they're not wealthy. They're probably just moderately well-off," Susan argued.Before she could finish her sentence, Leo's hand connected with her cheek in a swift slap.Stunned, Susan stared at Leo in disbelief. She hadn't anticipated that he would resort to violence over Eric and Sharon. What made it worse was the fact that Sharon was right there, witnessing her humiliation. The embarrassment was unbearable.Without missing a beat, Leo pointed a finger at Susan, his voice venomous, "Don't overstep your boundaries, Susan. Mr. Chapter 036 A Kiss"""Of course! Sir, rest assured; I will arrange it,"" Leo smiled and nodded repeatedly.

Then, Leo turned to a waiter and said, ""Go! Quickly bring Susan over here!""

""Yes!"" The waiter hurriedly left to fetch Susan.

After nodding, the attendant quickly turned and ran away.

Sharon, who was beside them, felt very puzzled when she saw this scene. She only saw Eric take out a card, and the boss's attitude suddenly became respectful.

Of course, Sharon didn't recognize that diamond VIP card. In her eyes, it was nothing more than an exquisite-looking bank card.

If she knew about this card, she probably wouldn't be so confused.

After the attendant left; the boss, Leo asked with a smile, ""May I have your name, sir?""

""I'm Eric Phillips,"" Eric said casually.

""Eric Phillips?"" Leo muttered to himself. He felt like he had heard someone mention this name recently, but he couldn't remember who exactly.

Just then, Susan hurriedly walked over with a smile.

""Boss,"" Susan greeted Leo with a smile.

At this moment, Susan seemed confident and fearless. She could hold the position of bar manager has requested your company because she had a casual relationship with the boss, Leo.

""Susan, tonight I want you to do one thing, and that is to accompany these two important guests well,"" Leo said with a beaming smile.

Susan was taken aback. ""You... You want me to accompany them? I'm the manager, not a hostess!"" Susan said angrily.

""Of course, I know that. Just consider it for this once, okay?"" the boss replied with a smile.

""I won't!"" Susan pouted, resolutehe sees value in her tone.

For Susan, it was something she would never agree to be in the position of serving Sharon and attending to her needs.

After hearing Susan's words, the boss's face immediately darkened.

""Susan! Let me say it again, tonight you will obediently accompany them!"" the boss said coldly.

""Leo, why are you favoring them? Just look at their attire, they definitely can't be that wealthy. At most, they possess a little money,"" Susan retorted.

Before Susan finished speaking, the boss slapped her in the face.

Stunned, Susan looked at the boss with disbelief. She hadn't expected him to hit her for the sake of Eric and Sharon.

Moreover, Susan knew that Sharon was sitting right next to her, watching as she was slapped. This made her feel even more embarrassed.

Immediately, the boss pointed at Susan and said venomously, ""You bitch, don't overestimate yourself. Mr. Phillips wants you to accompany them because he values you! Don't forget that you. Remember, I gave you the manageryour position as manager. If I wantwish to demote you to be a hostess, youI will be one!""

Under the barrage of insults, !"Susan burst intowas reduced to tears.

However, Leo did not under the onslaught of Leo's harsh words.Even so, he didn't stop there.

"""The only reason you became ayou're the manager wasis because you tradedoffered your body for it. Don'tin exchange. Do you understand? What kind of person do you think you are? your place now? I can kickthrow you out of here with juston a word!""whim!" Leo continued to berate her.

After hearing this, Sharon his tirade.Sharon, who had been silently observing, couldn't help but cover her mouth, showing a look of astonishment.gasp in shock. She didn't expect Susanhadn't expected Susan's predicament to be in this situation.

so dire. The managerial position of the manager, it turns out, was obtained by offering one's own body in exchange.

Upon hearing seemed, came at a high personal cost.Leo's words, stripped Susan felt a complete loss of her dignity.

""Boss, please don't say anymore. I'm willing!""

Susan could only nod. She knew that if her boss had become this furious, it meant , leaving her feeling utterly defeated."Enough, Leo. I'll do as you ask," Susan conceded, knowing that she had no other choice in the matter.

""when Leo was this enraged."You're truly despicable. If I don't scold you, you wouldn't know how to It seems you only respect me,"" when I berate you," Leo said coldly.

sneered.In Leo'shis eyes, Susan was just an ordinarynothing more than a disposable plaything, and he wasn't aware . Unaware of Eric's true identity. There was a high possibility that Eric was someone he couldn't afford to offend. Therefore, he wouldn't risk , Leo was wary of offending Erica potential VIP for the sake of Susan!

.After a brief pause, Leo continuedresumed with a stern face, ""Accompanyexpression, "Ensure our esteemed guests are well. If they have the slightest attended to. Any dissatisfaction, it's all your responsibility, on their part will be on your head, understand?""Yes... yes..." Susan nodded weakly, her voice barely audible.Satisfied, Leo turned to Eric, "Mr. Phillips, I hope you enjoy your evening. If you require anything, simply summon me through a waiter.""Very well, you may leave," Eric dismissed him with a wave of his hand.Once Leo had departed, Eric turned to Susan, his tone icy, "Why are you still standing there? Pour the drinks."Susan, her head bowed, obediently moved to pour drinks for Eric and Sharon.It was then that she noticed the Chase Bank Diamond VIP Card that Eric had casually placed on the table."A Chase Bank Diamond VIP Card!" she exclaimed, recognizing it instantly.

A sudden wave of shock coursed through her heart. She was well aware that only those of considerable wealth and influence held such a card in their possession. The realization hit her like a freight train - Eric was not just a man of modest means, he was undeniably affluent. The terrifying truth of the person she had entangled herself with dawned upon her. Could it be that Sharon had managed to secure such a wealthy suitor? A surge of envy, jealousy, and hatred washed over her, yet she was powerless to act. With such a wealthy man backing Sharon, how could she possibly compete?As Susan was pouring drinks for Sharon, a voice broke the silence. “Susan, I never expected you to stoop so low as to offer your body for the position of manager. Is it really worth it?” Sharon's words hung in the air. In the past, Sharon had always felt inferior when in Susan's presence, as if she could never measure up, but from this point forward, she vowed to never feel that way again. Moreover, the recent turn of events had allowed her to release the resentment that had been festering in her heart. Eric chimed in, “A manager who gained her position through such means, yet you still have the audacity to flaunt it. I truly can't comprehend where your confidence stems from.”Upon hearing these words, Susan's face flushed with embarrassment. She wished the ground would swallow her up. Her previous sense of superiority over Sharon had completely evaporated. “Susan, consider this a minor punishment. When you return, tell your mother that if you or your daughter dare to mock Sharon again, I assure you, I will not hesitate to ruin your family,” Eric warned. “I... I understand?""

""Yes... yes..."",” Susan weakly nodded.

Seeing this, Leo smiled and turned to Eric, saying, ""Mr. Phillips, enjoy yourself. If you need anything, just call for me through the waiter.""

""Alright, you may go,"" Eric waved him off.

After Leo left...

""Why are you standing there? Hurry up and pour the drinks!"" Eric said coldly to Susan.

Susan loweredresponded, her head and obediently went forward to pour drinks for Eric and Sharon.

It was at that moment when Susan accidentally caught sight of the Chase Bank Diamond VIP Card that Eric had placed on the table.

""A Chase Bank Diamond VIP Card!""

Susan instantly recognized it.

Suddenly, her heart churned with waves of shockvoice trembling. She knew that only wealthy and influential people possessed this kind of card!

She finally understood that Eric wasn't just a man with a little money; he was undeniably wealthy!

She finally realized the terrifying person she had gotten involved with.

Sharon actually found such a wealthy boyfriend?

She felt envy! Jealousy! And hatred! But she could do nothing about it.

With such a wealthy boyfriend supporting Sharon, how could she compete with her?

While Susan was pouring the drinks for Sharon, she suddenly spoke, ""Susan, I never expected you to obtain the manager position by offering your own body. Why bother? Is it worth it?""

Previously, whenever Sharon saw Susan, she felt inferior, feeling that she couldn't measure up to Susan. But from now on, she would no longer feel this way.

Furthermore, after what had just happened, the resentment in her heart had finally been released.

Eric also spoke, ""A manager obtained through exchanging her body, yet you still have the audacity to frequently show it off. I really don't understand where your confidence comes from.""

After hearing these words, Susan's face turned red with shame. She wished she could find a hole to crawl into. Her sense of superiority in front of Sharon had already completely disappeared.

""Susan, today is just a little punishment for you. When you go back, tell your mother that if you and your daughter ever dare to sarcastically mock Sharon again, I can guarantee you that I will ruin your family!"" Eric warned.

""I... I understand,"" Susan nodded with a trembling voice. She knew that someone who possessedsomeone who held a Citibank Diamond VIP card could easily deal withmake her. life difficult. From now onthis point forward, she would never dare to provokecross Sharon again.

After leavingdeparting the bar, both Eric and Sharon's faces were slightly flushed.tinged with a slight flush. They didn't drink much on a regular basiswere not habitual drinkers, but they had almost finishednearly polished off the bar's supply of Louis XIII and Lafite in the bar just now.

Of course, when. When it came to payingsettling the bill, Sharon didn't seewas oblivious to the cost of the amount and didn't know how expensive those two bottles of wine were. Otherwise, she probably wouldn't they had consumed. Had she known, she likely would have dared to drink.

Eric planned to takerefrained from drinking. Eric intended to hail a cab to sendescort Sharon back home. At Sharon'sAs they reached her doorstep, she expressed her gratitude, saying, "". “Eric, thank you! I had a really greatwonderful time today!""!” Sharon then revealedflashed a sweet and, charming smile. Immediately after, Sharon, took a step forward, tiptoed, and gave Ericplanted a kiss on theEric's cheek.

After the kiss, the shya blushing Sharon quickly turned around and ranretreated into her house. Eric watched Sharon'sas her graceful figure disappear and toucheddisappeared, his hand absently touching the spot on his cheek that was kissed. He felt an where her lips had been. An indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.

The nextfollowing day, Eric didn't go tobypassed school in the morning but went directly and headed straight to the Power Group. Eric had already figured out the Having ascertained Sharon's situation at Sharon's house yesterday, so naturallythe previous day, he wantedwas determined to help her.

lend a helping hand. However, Eriche didn't want to directly give money tooffer Sharon, as money, fearing she might refuse it. SoAs such, Eric came up withdevised a plan. He would useutilize the Power Group as a charitycharitable organization and send Cooper to Sharon's house inunder the namepretense of providing medical treatment for her mother.

Then, heHe would givethen present Sharon with a sum of money inunder the guise of sponsorship. This way, he could helpassist Sharon without her knowing it was him, and he wouldn't have to worry about her refusal.

"" “Mr. Phillips!"" When!” As Eric entered the doorbuilding, the two security guards at the entrance immediately saluted him respectfully.

""“Hmm, you both have a good image!""present yourselves well!” Eric patted their shoulders and then walked straightstrode into the company. The encouragement from Eric madeleft the two security guards excitedelated. They were justmerely security guards withof low status, and in the past, the company's executives of the company didn't even look atbarely acknowledged them.

""“The Cchairman is so kind!""

""!” “Oh my God! Seeing the cChairman feels so good! FollowingWorking under such a cChairman, there's no need to worry about the future!""

!” The two security guards said excitedly." Exclaimed.