Chapter 35

"That wasn't what happened. Mister Conrad was the one who made advances on his subordinate..." Leon had a bitter look on his face as he retold the story, but he remained incredibly uneasy because it would be difficult to win Iris's trust if Lily were to side with Joseph. "That is outright slander, Miss Young! Miss Cameron and I were discussing work at that time. She can vouch for me..." Joseph rushed to defend himself. "Is Mister Conrad telling the truth, Miss Cameron?" Iris gestured for Lily to come up to her. "Yes..." Lily lowered her head. She was afraid to make eye contact with Iris, and most of all, Leon. "Do you have anything else to say, Leon?" Iris looked calmly at Leon. "I... No." Leon sighed. He felt despair that was beyond words. Iris was both pissed and amused that Leon drooped his head like a defeated rooster. The difference between herself and Ariel was that she understood Leon's character better. Leon might not have any talent or ability, but he had a morally