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Chapter 2

作者: Double Edge
Ms. Barrymore froze for a second, a flicker of doubt crossing her face.

But Brett jumped in immediately, jabbing a finger at me.

"You've got the nerve to impersonate the new president? Everyone here knows the new president is arriving today. Did you read one too many online novels and decide you could pull the same act in real life?"

He turned to Ms. Barrymore, his face oozing flattery. "Don't let him fool you. Kids these days are cunning. Read a couple of jokes online, and they think they can pass themselves off as an executive.

"If he's really the president from headquarters, then where's his assistant, Preston Morrison? I'd bet he's stalling because he knows he's caught."

The coworkers around us started chiming in.

"Exactly. And he doesn't even bother making his lies convincing. Since when does a new president dress this shabby and squeeze into the regular elevator?"

"Kids today have lost their minds. They'll say anything to avoid getting fired."

Brett grew bolder, his voice rising. "And besides, even if the new president really is coming today, so what?

"Ms. Barrymore is the chairman's niece! This branch is basically her territory. Even the new president will have to answer to her."

The claim was outrageous, and yet not one of the hundred-odd employees standing around dared to contradict it.

Every eye in the room turned to Ms. Barrymore with a mix of awe and eagerness to please.

Flattered by Brett's praise, Ms. Barrymore swelled with satisfaction.

She walked up to me and looked down her nose at me. "Listen up, kid. Don't think that internet nonsense about standing up to your boss actually works in the real world."

"I'll do you a favor, as your senior, and teach you a lesson."

She pulled out her phone with a cold smile. "I'm calling Preston at headquarters right now. If your story doesn't check out, not only will you be out on the street, I'll have you arrested for fraud."

She dialed the call in front of everyone and hit the speaker button for good measure.

"Hey, Preston, it's Victoria Barrymore, from the branch office." Her tone turned instantly sweet. "Where are you right now?"

Preston's slightly anxious voice came through the phone. "Ms. Barrymore, I'm on my way, just stuck in traffic."

Ms. Barrymore immediately launched into her complaint, fishing for credit. "Oh, Preston, you won't believe this. Some con man showed up at our office today, causing a scene, and he's shameless enough to claim he's the new president!"

Preston's voice changed instantly. "What did you say? I'll be there right away. Nobody touch him until I get there!"

The call ended with a click.

Ms. Barrymore put her phone away and looked at me with contempt. "Hear that? The real president is still on his way. And you still want to keep up the act?"

I looked at her smug little face and let out a cold laugh.

"You don't believe me? Fine. I'll give you proof."

I pulled the transfer order from headquarters out of my briefcase and dropped it on the nearest desk.

"You claim you're the chairman's niece?" I held her gaze, my voice ice cold. "Funny thing. I happen to be his son.

"As far as I know, my father doesn't have some poor relative working as a branch vice president."

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