MainNovelChapter 314: Patrick dashed over with enthusiasm. "Brenna, what's up?" Despite his young age and focus on his toys, Patrick had overheard Sabine's conversation with Brenna.
"Look," Brenna said, holding up the phone for Patrick to see. "People are badmouthing us in the chat groups. Go deal with them for me." Patrick's cheerful expression turned serious as he studied the screen. Even though he hadn't officially started school, he could read most of the words.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThese people were saying bad things about Brenna; they were being mean! Brenna was a good person. They shouldn't have said those things about her.
Patrick nodded with determination and said, "I'll take care of this!" Brenna ruffled Patrick's hair. “I trust you! Solve this, and I'll make you something tasty later!” Patrick shook his head in excitement. "I don't want something to eat; I want that model! It's the best one I've ever cacross!" he said.
Brenna looked at the car model on the table and gave a slight nod. "It's yours, but you'll have to wait until after my lecture to get it," she said.
Patrick quickly agreed, checked Sabine's phone for other chat groups, noted the software nand group details, and then hurried to use Brenna's computer. His fingers danced across the keyboard, his face set in a serious and concentrated expression, showcasing a surprising level of proficiency and focus.
Sabine was unaware of Patrick's capabilities. She couldn't understand why Brenna wasn't directly addressing the scandalous messages but was instead allowing a child to play with her computer.
She asked disapprovingly, “Miss Harper, shouldn't you be finding a way to deal with this situation?" Brenna responded coldly, "These are the Harper Group's work group chats. You're a senior secretary here and supposed to coordinate my activities. Isn't it part of your job to resolve such issues?" Sabine felt uneasy for a moment but quickly cup with a plan. She said, "I've already sent people to address it. I was just wondering if you might want to explain. After all, the child does look like you. Maybe you could just acknowledge publicly that he's your son. You are the chairman's daughter; even if you have an illegitimate child, people won't criticize you too harshly." Text has root in galno"You handle this situation. If it isn't resolved within ten minutes, don't bother showing up to work at the Harper Group tomorrow," Brenna said firmly, leaving no room for discussion.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer assertive tone caused a stir among the onlookers, particularly those who had been spreading the rumors. They felt as though Brenna had caught them in the act, and their jobs were suddenly in jeopardy. There was a moment of hesitation in the room, followed by disapproving glances aimed at Brenna.
Sabine, caught off guard, responded with defiance, "Miss Harper, even if you are the chairman's daughter, you aren't in charge of day-to-day operations here. Isn't it overstepping for you to do that? If you really had the power to fire me, then anyone here could be next. Where do you get such authority?"
Her tone grew almost confrontational by the end.
Brenna realized that Sabine was not e.
here to assist her but to provoke and undermine her.
She retorted sharply, "Does addressing incompetence require special authority? The way you conduct yourself, one would think you were the CEO of Harper Group, not an assistant.”
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