The Crippled Boss's Outstanding Substitute Wife | Book 3

478.Don't Trouble Him

"Director Baekhyun, what are you saying?" Jongdae frowned. He said, "We are just following the rules. If you are not happy about it, you can just change to another cinema. Why do you have to say such humiliating words?"

Baekhyun was so angry that his face turned red. Humiliating? They shouldn't have enjoyed the benefits in the frist place! They didn't do anything after receiving the money. Now, they even asked them to change to another cinema. How could they do that? Two-thirds of the cinemas in S City sent their representatives here. Jongdae did not want to screen the movie. How could the other cinemas screen it? In this way, the movie that they had worked so hard would never be on screen, right? Baekhyun went speechless. He was so angry that he couldn't speak.

"Manager Kim, why are you so angry?" Lisa chuckled. She did not seem to be angry at all. She knocked on the table and said, "Aren't we having a discussion right now?"

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"It's okay to have a discussion, but we have to watch our words." Jongdae said with a fake smile, "Mrs. Jeon, don't blame me for what I say. We came here today because of you. Director Baekhyun was accusing us. If the rumor spreads out, wouldn't it affect our future work? The company has its own rules and we are following the rules. Yet, you said that we're doing it for the money. It's too hurtful." He paused before he continued, "How about this? In order not to have any dispute, how about we split the bill today? Otherwise, Baekhyun will keep saying that we took benefits."

Jongdae was indeed a shrewd person who had been in this industry for a long time. With just a few words, he had managed to get himself out of accusation completely.

Baekhyun was so angry that his face turned pale. Although he did not know much about the ways of the world, he had tried to establish a good connection with them. He had also given them all that he could. Now, these people refused to acknowledge it. How could they be so shameless?

In contrast to Baekhyun's anger, Lisa's attitude remained calm. Hearing Jongdae's words, she smiled."Manager Kim, what are you saying? I'm treating everyone to a meal. How can I split the bill with you?"

"I have no choice." Jongdae sighed. "In our position, we have to be very cautious. I hope you can understand."

"Of course, Manager Kim." Lisa kept her smile and asked, "Can you understand us then?"

Jongdae looked troubled. "I have no choice. I'm just a nobody."

The others also chimed in. "That's right. We can't challenge the company's system, right? We can only promise to do our best, but it depends on what the higher-ups say."

In the end, it was all excuses. Lisa's expression did not change. She pretended that she did not hear their perfunctory words and said with a smile, "Everyone has his difficulties. I understand, but..." Her gaze swept across the hypocritical faces. With a bang, she smashed a glass onto the ground. "Do you think that we are easy to deal with?"

Everyone's expression changed. No one had expected Lisa to turn hostile. One second ago, she was beautiful and all smiles. The next second, her eyebrows stiffened like a sharp sword and looked super cold, making them tremble in fear.

Everyone in the room was experienced. However, when they met Lisa's gaze, they felt an inexplicable chill. They were frightened by Lisa and when they realized that, Jongdae's expression turned a little ugly. He said in a deep voice, "Mrs. Jeon, it's useless even if you try to act up. Today, even if you beat us up, we cannot do what you want."

They were living in a society ruled by law. If Lisa wanted to force them via violence, it was simply impossible!

"You're my guest. How can I fight with you?" Lisa curled her lips without much emotion and said in a cold voice, "I'm not a gangster. How could I beat you up?"

"If that's the case, what did you smash the glass?" Jongdae heaved a sigh of relief. However, his face was still tensed. "This is a matter in the entertainment industry. No matter how powerful the Jeon Corporation is, it doesn't affect us much."

Hearing Jongdae's words, Lisa raised her eyebrows. "It seems that you came prepared and have nothing to fear. But don't worry, this is my own investment. I wouldn't trouble the Jeon Corporation."