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Chapter 1240 The Unwritten Rule
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While juggling multiple daily responsibilities, Ms. Wenlocke’s advancing age caused a slight
unsteadiness in her movements. In a momentary lapse, her sleeve accidentally swept the room card
the secretary had just placed on
the table into the gift bag.
“Alright, Ms. Wenlocke.” Unaware of the missing room card, the secretary left with the gift bag.
After a moment, Ms. Wenlocke finally remembered the room card and searched her expansive office
desk but
could not find it.
“Didn’t the secretary mention a room card for me? Where is it?” she mumbled to herself. “Forget it, I’ll
stop looking. I’ll ask the secretary to get another one later.”
She thought to herself, Well, the hotel is under the Titan Group, and there’s certainly no shortage of
room cards if I
need another.
Meanwhile, the secretary presented the three gift bags to Shane and his companions. “Mr. Murphy, this
is for you.”
Complimenting Shane, she remarked, “Our general manager, Ms. Wenlocke, commended you for
being young and promising. Please wait a moment. She’ll be joining you shortly.”
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“Haha, thank you! Ms. Wenlocke has exceptional taste!” Shane responded confidently.
The secretary appeared somewhat overwhelmed by him, contemplating the capabilities of M&L Group.
She thought to herself, The two female assistants seem decent, but the person in charge comes across
as a country boy. What could his unique talents be?
Despite her musings, she maintained a composed demeanor, offered a smile, and left without speaking
her thoughts aloud.
The trio eagerly unwrapped their gifts, expressing their delight.
“Wow, Titan Group is incredibly generous! They gave us such expensive gifts!”
“Yes, mine is an iPad worth a few hundred dollars!”
Lola and Lily exclaimed, comparing the values of their distinct yet equally valuable presents. Shane
swiftly revealed his gift-an iPhone 14 Pro Max worth a thousand dollars!
“Wow, Shanny, your gift is amazing!”
“Yes, we’re so envious!”
The two women had started using more affectionate nicknames for Shane. Their eagerness to please
him intensified if he successfully completed the mission.
Shane couldn’t help but grin upon hearing their compliments. However, his joy was short-lived when he
found a
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“What’s this?” Shane asked, feeling a subtle tremor.
Lola chimed in, “Shanny, this is a room card.”
Simultaneously, Lily exclaimed, “Wow! It’s a room card for the presidential suite!”
After the two women helped him confirm the card’s authenticity, they let out a collective sigh of
amazement.
Lola and Lily exchanged glances, and their internal thoughts echoed. This kind of room costs a few
thousand
dollars for one night! The implication is obvious!
Shane scratched his head in confusion and asked, “Why did Ms. Wenlocke give me a room card? Is
she worried that I won’t sleep well tonight?”
Lola sighed and replied, “Shanny, you’re intelligent but a little too naive. This is an unwritten rule in the
workplace.”
“What?!” Shane exclaimed, his thoughts racing. How on earth could I accept an unwritten rule like this?
No way! Absolutely not!
“I know this tactic,” Lily stated with confidence. “In business negotiations, exchanging a room key can
imply an expectation of sexual favors before finalizing the deal.”
Shane’s confusion deepened. He wondered, Ms. Wenlocke is already fifty-nine. She’s divorced and
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The youngest son is even three years older than me. What’s going on?!
Just then, a knock echoed on the conference room door. The next moment, the secretary assisted in
opening it,
and Ms. Wenlocke walked in with a smile.
“You must be the person in charge of M&L Group, Mr. Murphy, right? You’re young and promising!” she
greeted
Shane.
Shane wondered, Again, with the young and promising! Why does she have to emphasize my age? Is
this old witch implying that she likes young and energetic men?
He chuckled awkwardly, unsure of how to respond to the implication.
Upon seeing the room key in his hand, Ms. Wenlocke exclaimed, “Ah, this room key is mine!”
Shane was startled. He exclaimed inwardly, What?! Although I’m handsome, does this old witch have
to remind me so explicitly? Of course, I know it’s yours!
Should I give it back?
Shane was hesitant, but he wasn’t foolish. Anxiety crept into his mind.
If I return the room key now and don’t sleep with this elderly woman, she’ll refuse to sign the contract in
a minute. Manny will be disappointed, and my bonus will be gone!
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