Chapter 47

After the Newmans were thrown out, the only one left behind was a trembling David. He wished the ground would just open up and swallow him whole so he wouldn't have to face what was coming. Taking advantage of one's power always came with a price. Even if he wanted to run, there was nowhere to hide. "Mr. Parker, how should we handle this guy?" Jamie asked, pointing at David, who was still shaking uncontrollably. Samuel glanced at David without much interest. Before he could speak, David panicked and started groveling. "Mr. Parker, Ms. Parker, I-I am so sorry. I lost my mind. I failed to recognize the two of you. I said things I never should have. Hit me, punch me—I'll accept any punishment you see fit." Abigail hated men like David the most. He chased a position, only to fail to do his job and abuse his power once he had it. People like him made the average person's career such a struggle. Especially for women. Abigail didn't even want to imagine how many women had been taken a