Chapter 15 You Have Been Fired

Left with no other choice, Yvonne reluctantly agreed, “All right, then.” Janet and Gregory exchanged a glance, both seeing the humor reflected in each other's eyes. They had had a lengthy conversation the night before, which naturally included matters concerning Dominic and Yvonne. The couple was entirely pleased with Dominic. Naturally, they would be delighted if Dominic and Yvonne could end up together. Before long, Yvonne emerged, pushing a scooter. Dominic furrowed his brows. She goes to work on a scooter? It seems that ever since Mr. Litchfield became paralyzed in both legs over these past years, the living standard of this family has really deteriorated. “Dominic, thank you.” Yvonne looked at Dominic, expressing her gratitude sincerely. She wasn't sure if she was thanking Dominic for treating her father or giving her a ride to work. “You're welcome,” Dominic said, then left on the scooter with Yvonne. Yvonne sat at the back, feeling the sturdy back of Dominic. Her heart was filled with a sense of warmth. At the very least, by hiding behind, she wouldn't be buffeted by the wind. This feeling had her somewhat captivated. Before long, the two of them arrived at Yvonne's company. Along the way, Yvonne had introduced her workplace to Dominic. The company she worked for was by no means small, boasting over a hundred employees. They were in the cosmetics business and held quite a reputation in Druobridge. Yvonne bid farewell to Dominic and was just about to enter the building when she was stopped by a middle-aged man dressed in a suit. “Mr. Zepp, what are you doing?” Yvonne furrowed her brows. Rowan Zepp was her immediate superior. He was a sleazy middle-aged man who had a knack for sweet-talking and a reputation for frequently flirting with his female coworkers. Yvonne had a strong distaste for him. “Yvonne, I've been instructed by Mr. Warburton to inform you that you're no longer required to come to work,” Rowan said with smug satisfaction. Even though Yvonne was beautiful, Rowan didn't particularly care for her because she did not play along. After every successful project, some of his subordinates would always show their respect by giving him a portion of their earnings. Even some female employees, in their quest for promotion, were subtly manipulated by him. Yvonne, however, wouldn't act in such a way. She would even confront him due to some disagreements. He had been displeased with Yvonne for quite some time. So, when he found out that Yvonne had been fired from the company, he couldn't help but revel in her misfortune. “What do you mean?” Yvonne raised an eyebrow. Dominic, who was about to leave, couldn't help but halt his steps, a slight chill settling in his eyes. “Can't you understand? You've been fired,” Rowan said, clearly losing his patience. “Why? I didn't do anything wrong. Why should I be fired?” Yvonne's face was filled with anger. “You'll have to ask Mr. Warburton about that. It was his decision.” Rowan shrugged, putting on an air of helplessness. “What about the project I'm in charge of?” Yvonne asked again. “The project has already been handed over to someone else,” Rowan said with a sneer. Yvonne grew anxious. “No, I need to speak with Mr. Warburton.” She was about to go in, but Rowan abruptly shoved her. Having been pushed, Yvonne let out a startled cry and was about to fall backward. “Ah!” In the next moment, Yvonne found herself enveloped in a warm embrace. It was Dominic who had caught her in time. “Are you all right?” When Yvonne lifted her gaze, she found herself locked in the eyes of Dominic. A sparkle resided within those eyes, causing her heart to flutter. Instantly, her pretty face flushed a deep shade of red. “I'm fine.” She quickly extricated herself from Dominic's embrace and lowered her head, not daring to look at him. Dominic didn't seem to care. His gaze turned icy as he looked at Rowan and walked over. A jolt of fear struck Rowan's heart when he met Dominic's gaze. He roared, “What do you think you're doing?” Without wasting any words, Dominic gave him a slap. Rowan was sent sprawling to the ground. One of his teeth was knocked out, and he lay on the floor, wailing in agony. “Help, security!” The sound of hurried footsteps promptly echoed. Two security guards briskly emerged from within, their expressions shifting instantly when they saw the scene before them. Their gaze settled on Dominic. “Get him! Quick!” Rowan pointed at Dominic. The two security guards did not dare to slow down and lunged at Dominic. Unfazed, Dominic launched a kick, sending the two security guards flying backward. They landed on the ground, unable to get up for a while. At that moment, a considerable number of people had already gathered around. All of them were employees who had come to work. Upon witnessing the scene, they were immediately filled with shock and exclamations echoed around. Their gazes toward Dominic were tinged with a hint of fear. This man is truly too violent. Dominic didn't pay any mind to the surroundings. He strode toward Rowan, grabbed him by the collar, and hoisted him. “Apologize to her!” Dominic pointed at Yvonne, his expression indifferent. The woman he fancied and cared for the most had been pushed. This made him very angry. “Apologize to her? In your dreams! You'd better let me go or you'll surely regret it once our boss finds out.” Rowan was a stubborn person. Not only did he refuse to compromise, but he even barked back fiercely. “Then I'll wait for your boss to show up!” Dominic gave a nod, then slammed him onto the ground. Rowan's cheek came into close contact with the ground. Blood was spilled everywhere. This time, he didn't merely groan but passed out on the spot. Yvonne was utterly stunned. She hadn't expected Dominic to be so violent. However, witnessing this scene, she felt incredibly exhilarated inside. Rowan had been exploiting his connection with their boss, throwing his weight around in the office on a daily basis. She had been fed up with his antics for a long time. Many of the onlooking employees felt the same way, wishing they could applaud in delight. “Go get your boss!” Dominic said placidly, clapping his hands. As soon as the words were spoken, an employee immediately rushed in to call their boss. It wasn't long before a middle-aged man, smartly dressed in a suit, emerged from within. Following him was a secretary, her features sweet and pleasant. “What's going on here?” After he stepped out, the scene before his eyes caused him to furrow his brow. A security guard hastily recounted the sequence of events. After understanding the whole situation, he looked at Dominic with displeasure. “Did you hit my man?” “He dared to lay a hand on Yvonne. This is the price he has to pay,” Dominic said calmly. “So, you're the owner of this company?” “My name is Lionel Warburton, and yes, this company is indeed mine. Who might you be?” Lionel asked, his gaze fixed on Dominic. “You're not yet worthy to know my name,” Dominic said coldly. “I called you out here to ask you something. What did Yvonne do wrong that she had to be fired?”