Sonny nodded grimly.


    “Two hundred and forty-nine push-ups, followed by two hundred and forty-nine minutes of wall handstands.


    ”


    Larry was shocked.


    “Push-ups are manageable, but two hundred and forty-nine minutes of wall handstands? That’s incredibly tough! How did you manage? Did Nathan really push you that hard? Is this some sort of initiation for bing the deputy director?”


    It was the first time Nathan had overheard them discussing him like this.


    He remained silent, struck by curiosity.


    Sonny had always been loyal, honest, and capable in his presence.


    But what did Sonny really think of him, his boss, in private?


    Was it possible that Sonny acted one way to his face and another behind his back, engaging in a duplicitous charade?


    As Nathan heard Sonny and Larry’s conversation, he took a_ step forward, quietly following behind them.


    In response to Larry’s inquiry, Sonny replied earnestly, “Enduring more than four hours is quite daunting.


    Ick the confidence for such a feat.


    However, I faced it head-on.


    Nathan remains as firm as ever in his disciplinary approach.


    ”


    Larry sighed and lightly pinched Sonny’s arm.


    With a cry of pain, Sonny winced.


    Observing with his hands sped behind his back, Nathan’s expression darkened.


    Sonny continued, “Despite Nathan’s strictness, he possesses genuine kindness.


    Witnessing my struggle with the four-hour wall handstand, he adjusted the punishment to just two hours and even brought me water personally.


    ”


    The memory seemed to invigorate Sonny, his voice rising.


    “His care moved me deeply.


    I nearly shed tears on the spot.


    That simple gesture of offering water will stay with me forever.


    It was incredibly thoughtful!”


    Larry stared at him with a puzzled expression.


    “Is it truly that exaggerated?”


    “You don’t understand.


    As long as Nathan doesn’t dock our pay, he’s the most considerate leader and boss imaginable! It’s undeniable,”


    Sonny affirmed.


    “Absolutely, you’re spot on.


    He’s exceptional,” Larry concurred.


    Reflecting on the ss of water Nathan provided the previous night, Sonny felt an overwhelming surge of excitement, almost wanting to proim his admiration for Nathan to the world.


    However, Nathan remained silent, speechless.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.


    Why was Sonny so deeply moved by a simple ss of water? Had he been excessively stringent in the past? Nathan pondered.


    As Nathan was lost in contemtion, a police officer emerged at the end of the corridor.


    Spotting Nathan, Larry, and Sonny in the distance, he offered a respectful bow.


    “Hello, Mr.


    Payne, Sonny, and Larry!” the officer greeted each of them respectfully.


    Sonny and Larry were dumbfounded.


    Mr.


    Payne? Nathan was present too?


    Larry withdrew his arm from Sonny’s shoulder, and the two turned around cautiously.


    They were surprised to find Nathan standing not far behind, his hands sped behind his back.


    Larry’s mouth twitched.


    “Nathan, you… Why were you moving so silently?”