hapter 16 Compromise
Theodoric simply stared at Silvius in silence.
Silvius held a hand over his mouth in shock and disbelief.
How could this be? This is way too much of a coincidence! Now I see why he kept picking a bone with her! Well, it doesn’t matter if Ruthanne is a scheming woman with ulterior motives. If she is able to create a perfume that Theodoric can smell, then she has what it takes to remain by his side!
With that in mind, Silvius cleared his throat and said, “I can understand why you would hate her so much, but it is undeniable that she has helped you with regaining your sense of smell. Since you won’t be able to divorce her anytime soon, why not let her stick around? There’s no harm in that, right?”
Theodoric had wanted to protest against that suggestion, but Silvius began pushing him toward the door as he continued, “Aren’t you curious as to how she helped you regain your sense of smell? I know I am! After all, her perfume was able to solve something that even the best doctors in the world couldn’t!”
Ballard had already sent off the perfumer that came for the interview, so Ruthanne and Ballard were the only ones sitting in the living room by the time they returned.
Noticing that Theodoric was still displeased with Ruthanne, Silvius quickly stepped forward and said, “After discussing this matter, we have decided to let you stay, Ms. Forrest. You may start working today. Mr. Goldberg will help you with the onboarding procedures.”
Ruthanne gasped in shock and stared anxiously at Theodoric.
He said I didn’t pass the assessment earlier, so why would he allow me to start work immediately? Does he have bad intentions toward me?
“Really?” Ruthanne asked in disbelief.
Theodoric glared at her and said coldly, “Don’t think for a second that getting into Romanesque means everything will be smooth sailing from here on. You’re just an intern, so you will be subject to a three–month probation period. You will still be fired if you don’t perform well during these three months.”
Ruthanne felt a strong urge to roll her eyes at Theodoric when she heard that. What is this guy’s problem? Is he incapable of having a decent conversation with anyone? Besides, why would he let me stay if
he hates me that much?
As much as Ruthanne wanted to just up and leave, she couldn’t do so because she desperately needed the job. She was so poor that she didn’t even have a place to stay, and she also needed money medication to buy her grandmother’s medication.
With all of that in mind, Ruthanne had no choice but to reply with a forced smile, “Don’t worry, Mr. Lasker. I will focus all of my time and energy on my job.”
Naturally, Theodoric was able to read between the lines and understood what she was implying.
“That had better be the case. If I find out that you are up to no good, I will have you blacklisted in this industry.”
“I’m
Realizing that the two were about to start another fight, Silvius quickly stepped in and said, sure Ms. Forrest has what it takes to make it through the probationary period. Besides, this company also offers an attractive salary package and lots of employee benefits. Do you have any further requests, Ms. Forrest?”
Ruthanne silently breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that.
I’m not sure if Theodoric will agree to my request, but I have to give it a shot!
“Well, I have only one request… You guys will have to get me a place to stay.”
