Chapter 22

Josiah was actually befuddled.

The Bayers were quite influential in Jangasas, but not to the extent that they could dig through small companies. Besides, it would attract attention if he did so by using his status. If it turned out that he had pressured William Jenner and caused a certain someone to misunderstand him again…

Josiah coughed and chuckled awkwardly. “Z, there’s no problem, but let me make it clear now that if someone makes things up in the meantime and claims I’m having some kind of affair with your darling dearest and whatnot, you can’t buy it—Ow!”

Fredric hit his head before he could finish.

…

Cordelia worked harder during her second month at work. She now had a basic understanding of some workforce survival rules and knew how to avoid Karine picking on her. She also knew how to protect herself from both Jesse’s direct and implicit harassment by avoiding interacting with him in the office.

Unfortunately, this drained her energy so much that she was exhausted every