So, he said, âItâs Ms.
Burton⦠Itâs Dulcieâs first day here.
Understandably, she hasnât learned all the rules yet.
Maybe we should reconsider after her probation period.
â
Kysonâs expression softened considerably.
âAlright then.
Since youâre speaking up for her, today will just be a warning.
If it happens again, sheâll be fired.
â
âUnderstood,â Kurt replied, bowing slightly.
Seeing Dulcieâs lack of response, he winked at her and whispered, âWhat are you waiting for? Thank Mr.
Shaw.
â
Dulcie bowed deeply.
âThank you, Mr.
Shaw.
â
Kyson stared at her gravely for a moment, and then turned and left.
As Kurt and Kyson entered the elevator, relief swept through the entire floorâs employees.
Audrey, already in tears from Kysonâs reprimand, sobbed and wiped her eyes with a tissue.
Colleagues nearby rushed to comfort her.
Through tears, she angrily blamed Dulcie, saying, âThis is all your fault! Why did you ask me so many questions? Mr.
Shaw scolded me, and I nearly lost my job! Iâm sure my salary will be docked now.
And Mr.
Shaw probably has a bad impression of meâ¦â
Dulcie felt a twinge of guilt for involving Audrey.
âI apologize.
If this affects your salary, Iâll reimburse you next month from my internship earnings.
â
Audrey found some relief upon hearing this.
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Recognizing Dulcieâs compassion, Audrey pressed further, saying, âMr.
Shaw scolded me.
How will you compensate for the stress? Donât think Kurtâs defense absolves you.
â
Dulcie pivoted in her chair, her posture stiffening as she resumed typing without a word.
Seeing her silence, Audrey grew more incensed.
âWhatâs with the attitude? I answered your questions kindly.
You got me in trouble, and you think an insincere apology is gonna make up for it?â
Dulcie sighed.
She offered a sincere apology, but Audrey dismissed it as insincere.
Dulcie chose not to explain.
Her aloof demeanor infuriated those siding with Audrey.
They deliberately spoke loudly within earshot of Dulcie.
âSomeone seems eager to catch Mr.
Shawâs attention.
â
âI share the same sentiment.
She spoke extensively even before Mr.
Shaw asked her anything.
Looks like she was trying to impress him.
â
âSheâs just a first-day intern.
Why did Kurt step up to defend her? Is there something between them?â
âIt seems quite probable⦠Kurt is Mr.
Shawâs most capable assistant and has been with him since the beginning.
If Dulcieâs with him, sheâs likely riding on his coattails!â