Slumdog Billionaire Husband
Chapter 93

Chapter 93 A Miserable Day for Kian (2)

After Gerald finished speaking, Jacob's eyes lit up immediately.

Then Jacob chuckled. "That's right. This guy was all high and mighty yesterday, thinking that he was very badass working here. I wonder if he can still be that smug when he gets fired."

Besides him, Benning was at a loss about what to do.

In fact, he felt that he was not qualified to work with Universe Group and being able to

work there still made him feel like a dream.

Hearing that Gerald wanted to dismiss Kian, Benning was even more lost. He thought,

even if Gerald and Leandro are friends, Gerald can't just dismiss someone like that,

right?

Leandro nodded. "Okay, do as you say."

Benning was dumbfounded. He did not expect Leandro to agree so readily.

Benning then recalled how he obtained this job, which was exactly like how Kian was dismissed now, in which Gerald made a proposal casually and Leandro nodded in

agreement.

It seemed that the relationship between Gerald and Leandro was beyond measure.

Benning, who was simple and honest, thought to himself.

Then Leandro frowned and looked at Gerald. "By the way, why are you

here?"

"Long story. My dad asked me to," Gerald said speechlessly, "I told him that I was your assistant before. Due to that, he insisted on me coming to work with him together." Leandro smiled. "While you're here, enjoy it then. There are quite a lot of beauties in our company. Maybe you will replace someone you like."

"I'm not interested." Gerald yawned and said, "Now I will go back to grab some sleep. Take care of the two of them."

Jacob was stunned. "You don't want to witness how Kian gets dismissed? I feel good just thinking about it."

Gerald waved his hand and said, "Not interested. If you are, you can film a clip and send it to the group of our class."

"Good suggestion!" Jacob said, his eyes lighting up.

"Then I will go back now!" Gerald chuckled before walking out.

Since it was already nine o'clock, there were fewer people at the door now.

Gerald was standing at the door, wondering where he should go. if I take a taxi home now, Lilia, who is still at home, will for sure lecture me about playing hooky. I might as well call Keira and see if I could go to her house and sleep on her sofa instead.

Then he took out his phone, found Keira's number, and dialed it.

"Hello, Gerald!" Soon, Keira picked up the phone.

"Hello," Gerald said, "Do you live alone?"

Keira remained silent for a while before answering, "I live alone. But Audrey and Hazel are here at my place now. What's the matter?"

"I need more sleep, and it would be great if you could offer me your sofa." Gerald gave a little cough and said, "My father made me go to work. If I go back now, they will replace

out."

"Well. I am at the bank now since it is Monday today. But I can send you the address. Audrey and Hazel, who are at home, can get the door for you," Keira said.

Gerald nodded. "Alright. Right, you seemed to have something on your mind yesterday. Since I was not sure if you wanted Audrey and Hazel to know about it, I didn't ask you yesterday."

Keira hesitated a bit before sighing and saying, "The Zumthor family probably knows someone inside New Bank since they are aware that I am in charge of the Diamond Card now. And since I was the reason the bank stopped cooperation with the Zumthor family, Henley had reached out to me and even threatened me..."

Gerald frowned. He didn't expect this to happen before. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Don't worry. I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you."

Keira hesitated a bit and said, "Alright. I believe you!"

After hanging up the phone, Keira sent the address over. Gerald then grabbed a cab and went to her place.

In a house with three bedrooms and one living room in Sacramento, Erik was sitting on a stool in a room while looking with a wry smile at the short-haired girl sitting on the

sofa.

The girl's hair was a bit wet, and there was a plate of beef ramen in her hand.

On the coffee table, there was some ravioli and other food as well.

Erik said with a sad face, "Master, if you keep eating like this, I think I'll have to eke out a living soon."

He didn't understand how a girl could eat that much!

There was nothing wrong with someone being a foodie. But in the short-haired girl's

she was not just a foodie. She ate a lot, and yet managed to remain very

case,

Erik felt depressed.

fit.

The short-haired girl looked at him and asked, "I've taught you so many things over the past three years. It's only reasonable that you make money and treat me to some food. Plus, as I said before, when we replace Watchman No. O and get back to Night Watch, I will have a lot of wealth."

"But we are still here, right?" Erik said with a bitter smile. "I'm almost out of money now. And yet, you stop me from taking any assassination missions."

"We're Watchmen, remember? Although you are on the killer list now, you have to keep in mind that you are a Watchman, who is supposed to kill people who deserve to be killed, understand? Don't disgrace yourself just for some money," the short-haired girl

said in a serious tone.

Then she continued, "Have you found any news about Watchman No. o?"

"Where am I supposed to replace him?" Erik said speechlessly. "I have been waiting outside that Internet cafe all night. But I didn't see him at all."

Then, he gave a dry cough and said, "Since he is alive, maybe he has already returned to Night Watch. If we go back as well, we may be able to replace him there. Let's go back. Then

we won't have to worry about money. I am tired of struggling like this."

The short-haired girl looked up at him and then shook her head. "It's not the time yet. If we go back, we are Watchmen. That means we won't be able to kill people at will. That way, who is gonna take Watchman No. 7's revenge?"

After that, she raised her head and continued, "Keep guarding the Internet café tonight! And I will continue to track down the whereabouts of those people."

"I..." Erik said with a sad face. "I still have to work? Do you want to tire me to death?"

But the short-haired girl ignored him. Instead, she took out the photo with Gerald and her in it and murmured, "Gerald, I haven't seen you for three years. I miss you!"

Inside Universe Group, Jacob and Benning had finished going through the entry procedures with the help of Leandro. Now the three of them were walking toward the marketing department.

In the conference room of the marketing department, all the senior staff of the department was sitting there.

Kian looked slightly pale. He was still shocked at what had happened in the hall just

now.

He found Gerald being Leandro's friend unbelievable.

"It doesn't seem to be a routine meeting. What is the general manager waiting for?"

"I don't know. Maybe we are waiting for some new colleagues."

Kian's colleagues were discussing.

But Kian failed to listen to them at all.

Suddenly, the sound of steps was heard.

Then, Leandro walked in with Benning and Jacob. Noticing that, the general manager of the marketing department hurried to stand up. "Mr. Hanson, all the senior staff of the marketing department are here now."

Leandro nodded and then walked over with Jacob and Benning. Then he propped one

hand against the table and looked at Kian, who was not far away.

Kian looked in the direction of the three as well. And at the sight of Benning and Jacob,

Kian became vicious.

"I will make two announcements," Leandro said. "We'll have two new senior managers in the marketing department. Allow me to introduce them a bit. This is Benning Cobb, the supervisor of the marketing department."

Then he paused before looking at Jacob. "This is the new director of the marketing department, Jacob Eden!"

"Marketing Director!"

"He's so young, and yet he is only inferior to the general manager."

"Who is this guy anyway?"

Amid the discussion, no one noticed that Kian, his pupils contracting slightly, was

looking at Jacob in shock.

He thought that Jacob would start as a grass-roots employee here.

However, much to his surprise, Jacob was the director of the marketing department.

Just a few days ago, Kian still didn't think much of Jacob, thinking that people like Jacob only belonged to the underclass.

Due to that, Kian found Jacob's interview with Universe Group unbelievable and thus even tried to make things difficult for Jacob during the interview.

But now, it turned out that Jacob was his senior, one that was in a rank two levels

higher than Kian.

"Impossible! This is insane!" Cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he muttered to

himself.

At that moment, Leandro spoke again, "Be quiet. I have another announcement to

make."

As he spoke, he looked at Jacob. "Jacob, please make the announcement."

Jacob was stunned for a moment. But soon, he looked happy and turned to Kian.

Kian felt uneasy. Then, he saw Jacob walk down from the front toward him.

On his way, Jacob smiled in a way that looked somewhat mocking. Then, he said calmly, "Kian, you and Diya... have been dismissed."