Chapter 896

Jerome immediately pulled out his phone. "I'll make the call now. They'll be dealt with right away." As he spoke, he dialed a number and called the disciplinary department. Javier, now trembling with fear, crawled over to Jerome and clutched his legs, pleading desperately, "Please! Don't make the call, Mr. Murray. Out of consideration for Sarah, have mercy on us." Jerome's expression darkened, his voice laced with warning. "The relationship you're talking about is purely professional. Don't you dare twist it into something else." Javier looked up at Jerome, begging, "Please, give us a way out." Jerome had encountered foolish people before, but Javier had set a new standard for stupidity. "Why are you begging me? You've offended him, not me. Beg him if you want to live." It took Javier a moment to realize what Jerome meant—everything depended on Matthew's decision. Realizing this, Javier turned and crawled toward Matthew again, kneeling before him. "Please, have—" Before he could