“Well, that settles the problem with the other party.


    It’s time for me to deal with internal problems now.


    ”


    Her words fell Like boulders on Franklyn’s shoulders.


    “Boss, I… I had no idea that you know the people from Homing.


    .


    “So, if I didn’t know them, do you think that gives you the right to throw your weight around and collect a portion of their revenue?”


    Franklyn sank deeper into the floor and said nothing.


    Hannah nced at Chauncey, whose face was all ckened and bruised.


    “I thought he initiated the fight with Caleb? How did he get hurt so badly?”


    “Chauncey was too reckless,” Franklyn hurriedly exined.


    “And Mr.


    Dury is a formidable fighter.


    Chauncey was beaten in a matter of seconds.


    ”


    “I see.


    He deserves what he got.


    ” Hannah fixed her eyes back on the kneeling man.


    “I will be blunt with you, Franklyn.


    You’ve been working for me for so many years now.


    I know exactly what kind of man you are.


    You did all these things behind my back because someone put you up to it, right?”


    Franklyn kept his mouth shut.


    He didn’t even look up.


    He seemed determined to keep that person’s identity a secret from her.


    Clive shifted on his feet, growing more and more anxious by the second.


    But he didn’t have the guts to interrupt them.


    After a moment had passed and Franklyn still said nothing, Hannah spoke again.


    “I understand that you have a keen sense of loyalty in you.


    But are you sure that this other person is worthy of such devotion?”


    “Boss, please.


    I was truly the only one at fault.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    I made this decision, no one else.


    If someone had to bear your punishment, it would be me and me alone.


    ”


    Hannah ignored Franklyn’s pleas and turned to Chauncey again.


    “What do you think?”


    He was visibly taken aback by her sudden question, but he quickly ducked his head to hide his emotions.


    “The decision is up to you and Franklyn, Miss Moore.


    I’m just ackey who runs errands…”


    “You say that, and yet you bypassed Clive and nted such vile ideas in Franklyn’s head.


    I must admit, you sure have the gall!”


    Chauncey trembled and also fell to his knees.


    “About that… I simply wanted to give him advice! I never expected things to escte so far! Miss Moore, please punish me instead.


    You’re right, it is all my fault.


    Franklyn has nothing to do with it!”


    “Okay.


    Hannah nodded.