Knowing his intentions, I didn''t want to spend too much time talking to Mr. Webb.


    I replied, "I''m doing okay."


    When Steven and I divorced, I didn''t take anything with me. All I did was request a month''s sry in advance. Not only did he reject my request, but he also lectured me.


    He told me that the economy was bad and imed it was merciful of him to be willing to hire a housewife like me. He questioned how I dared to ask for a month''s sry in advance. Mr. Webb also said that if he made an exception for me, it wouldplicate things if other people did the same next time.


    Then, he used me of being selfish and that I did not have thepany''s best interest. Because of that, I resigned.


    When I resigned, Mr. Webb also said that employees like me were not beneficial to thepany. If I left, it meant they would have extra capacity to hire even better employees. And yet, here he was now, trying to poach me again.


    Mr. Webb asked in disbelief, "You''re doing well? Are you sure you''re not lying? I remember people said


    that your husband treated you poorly and that he doesn''t give you any allowance..."


    Mr. Webb was aware of my situation, but he was unwilling to help me. It was because he was certain that even if he rejected my request and refused to help, I would still not leave thepany.


    I chuckled and replied, "That was true in the past."


    Mr. Webb asked, "Does he treat you better now?"


    I replied honestly, "No, but I got a divorce."


    Hearing that, Mr. Webb sounded happier. He asked, "Does that mean you cane to work now?"


    I had a great work ethic. In the past, I couldn''t work in the office and had to work from home. Even then, f.did a great job at my work. Once a task was assigned to me, they didn''t have to


    orry about it.


    en


    I recalled my work arrangements at Huxham Corporation, and then I said, "Yes."


    Mr. Webb asked, "In that case, can youe to work tomorrow? But let me be upfront with you.


    "Since you''ve resigned from ourpany before, we won''t be able to offer you a high sry now that you''re returning. We''ll offer you the same rate as when you first joined us."


    It was clear he wanted me back as cheapbor.


    I immediately rejected him. I said, "Mr. Webb, I haven''t agreed yet. It''s not very polite of you to jump into these arrangements now, don''t you think?"


    Noticing my icy tone, Mr. Webb advised me and said, "It''s very kind of me to be willing to give you a job, Annalise You must know that


    housewives find it hard to


    reintegrate into society. Even if thet


    found a job, it would only be the kind of job with basic responsibilities and the lowest pay.


    "I''m only willing to hire you into an important department of the


    el.no


    Then, Mr. Webb added proudly, "Give it some thought."


    I chuckled. I could tell that Mr. Webb never respected any of his employees.