Mekhi gazed at the metal sign on the desk, which read “Director”.


    He had to remind himself that Nathan was his boss.


    He restrained his frustration, picked up the ashtray from the carpet, and mmed it against his own forehead before Nathan.


    His forehead instantly reddened and swelled but didn’t bleed.


    Nathan relished Mekhi’s frustrated expression and sternly scolded, “Noelle moved back to the Shaws’ house just a week ago, and your taskpletion has dropped by half.


    You’ve clearly been cking offtely.


    No excuses! I haven’t checked in here for a while, and you deliberately try to deceive me? Have you considered the consequences of lying to me?”


    After Nathan said that, he picked up the teacup from the table and hurled it at Mekhi.


    This time, Mekhi refrained from evading.


    The teacup found its mark on the swollen wound on his forehead, broke the skin, and drew blood.


    Enduring the sharp pain, Mekhi furrowed his brow and responded respectfully, “I wouldn’t dare deceive you, sir.


    ”


    “We’re both well aware of your willingness or unwillingness tomit such acts.


    ”


    Known for his decisiveness and ruthlessness, Nathan had softened over the past year due to his wife’s influence.


    Now, at her behest, he was very ready to teach Mekhi a lesson.


    Nathan had long desired to punish Mekhi, who excelled at feigning ignorance, preying on the vulnerable, yielding to the powerful, and being maniptive.


    Considering this, Nathan rubbed his wristwatch and questioned in a cold tone, “I’m reprimanding you for negligence at work.


    Yet, you attempt to dispute and evade punishment.


    Right?”


    With his hands behind his back, Mekhi clenched his fists and strained veins stood out on his arms.


    He, being subordinate to Nathan, had no choice.


    He felt aggrieved but resigned.


    “Sorry, sir.


    I’ll ept any consequences.


    ”


    Staring intently, Nathan dered, “Your punishment is unavoidable.


    Since there’s ample time before the end of the workday, I’ll use it to instill some discipline in you.


    ”


    Taken aback, Mekhi nced up at Nathan and sensed a subtle threat in his eyes.


    Nathan adjusted his cor, rose slowly, and approached Mekhi.


    Towering a bit over him, Nathan exuded dominance.


    “Remove your coat.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    Baffled, Mekhi stared at Nathan for some time beforeplying with the directive.


    He removed the green coat, folded it neatly, and ced it on the sofa.