Chapter 772


    Chapter 772 Did I Say You Can Leave


    Ethen offered a suggestion: Why don’t you pretend to have a stomachache?


    Arissa was dumbfounded. If Benjamin discovers I’m lying, I’ll be doomed. Besides, what use is it to


    pretend to be ill?


    Benjamin’s wintry gaze swept over andnded on them both. “Why are you exchanging notes in the


    conference room?”


    Ethen started sweating bullets. Arissa didn’t expect that Benjamin’s gaze was sharp enough to catch


    them exchanging notes during the meeting. An awkward silence ensued as everyone stared at them.


    “Give it to me!” Benjamin narrowed his eyes in an imposing manner. Ethen could scarcely restrain


    himself from beating his brains out. Mr. Graham caught us in the act. He will definitely punish me. He


    shot Arissa an imploring look.


    Seeing how scared Ethen was, Arissa turned to look at Benjamin. “It was our fault for not focusing on


    the meeting. Punish me if you want to! I was the one who gave Mr. Frank the note.”


    The note was still with her. Benjamin’s expression turned dark. “Where did you learn how to take the


    rap for someone else’s mistake?”


    Ethen hastily exined, “Mr. Graham, this has nothing to do with Ms. York. I was the one who started


    the conversation!”


    Benjamin’s face was as ck as a kettle when he saw them defending each other. Everyone else


    dared not utter a word. “What did you talk about? Share it with us!” Benjamin asked as an icy sneer


    flitted across his lips.


    I shouldn’t have talked to Ms. York. It was my fault she got med, Ethen groaned in despair. Arissa


    nced at Benjamin. “You should read it yourself.”


    If I say it out loud, what would everyone think of us?


    “Say it out loud!” Benjamin barked. Arissa swallowed her anger and forced herself to say, “Mr. Frank is


    afraid that everyone can’t work in peace since you’re angry. He wants me to figure out a way to turn


    your mood around!”


    She couldn’t bring herself to say the word “pacify” in front of a crowd as it was too embarrassing. The


    entire conference room fell into a dead silence. It was so silent that even a pin drop would be


    deafening.


    The managers’ gazes darted between Arissa and Benjamin. So Mr. Graham is in a foul mood because


    of Ms. York?


    Arissa lowered her gaze and stared at the paper in front of her silently. “Everyone, out!” Benjamin


    roared.


    The other managers immediately packed up their stuff and fled the conference room. They were afraid


    of being lectured by Benjamin if they were too slow.


    “You too. Scram!” Benjamin pinned Ethen with a withering look.


    “G-Got it!” Ethen grabbed his notebook and dashed out of the conference room.


    Seeing that everyone else had left, Arissa began packing up her stuff to leave.


    “Did I say you can leave?” Benjamin glowered at her.


    Arissa halted in her tracks before returning to her seat.


    She shot the furious man a baffled look and pursed her lips.


    “Mr. Graham, what can I do for you?”


    The sight of her icy, calm expression caused Benjamin’s fury to spring to life yet again.


    “Arissa York!” he growled in a low voice.


    Shocked, Arissa looked up to meet his menacing gaze.


    She straightened her back and wondered if she had incurred his wrath.


    “Mr. Graham, please speak your mind. I don’t want tog behind at work and get punished by you


    later!”


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    “Arissa, why are you upset with me?” Benjamin managed between gritted teeth.


    “I’m not upset at you,” came Arissa’s answer.


    “You’re not?”


    Benjamin got up and held her chin. Tamping down his anger, he demanded, “Then why are you talking


    to me this way?”


    Benjamin gave her a long, level look. His eyes were bloodshot, as he didn’t get to rest thest two


    days.


    Arissa refused to look at him. “How should I talk to you, then?” Her voice was cold.


    “Good!” Benjamin released his grip on her and sent a chair flying with a forceful kick.


    Ethen was still around, so he hurried in after hearing themotion.


    He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Arissa in her seat as Benjamin vented his anger.


    Luckily Ms. York is fine. No, wait. I should be concerned about Mr. Graham.


    “Calm down, Mr. Graham!”


    Benjamin cast him a furious look. “Scram!”


    Ethen nced at them. “Whatever it is, just talk it out nicely.”


    Having said that, he exited the conference room and left them alone.


    Why is it bing worse?