It's no secret how venomous Bryce Xavier's words can be.
If others dared to insult Fiona Grantham like that, they'd be considered thick-headed fools with a death wish.
But coming from Bryce, it's more acceptable; it only makes people wonder how Fiona managed to offend such an old rogue.
Being publicly humiliated for the first time, Fiona couldn't sit still, she stood up swiftly, her face twisted with anger.
"Director Xavier, I respect you as a director and a senior, but I won't let you bully me. Fair reasoning stands with people, everyone knows your character, there's no need to say more. Today, you slandered me publicly, and I will make sure both my company and lawyers send you a notice!"
Fiona said angrily, then turned and left without another moment's pause.
It's not that she didn't want to argue with Bryce, but he is simply a thorough old rogue who is entirely unreasonable.
The nastiness of his words is beyond imagination, it's limitless.
