Chapter 99 A Hard Time

Leona's POV That was Jack's other assistant—Martin Bates! Nina once told me that Jack held Martin in high regard. Everyone secretly guessed that they were lovers. "Martin? I recall that Mr. Malton wanted you to reflect on yourself. You shouldn't be here," Eva retorted icily. From their conversation, I could tell that Martin had made a mistake and fallen out of favor with Jack. Why, then, did he enthusiastically volunteer to bring me to the staff quarters? From the hostile look on his face, I knew he harbored resentment for me. My confusion deepened. I had never spoken to Martin in Kanam. What could explain his hatred for me? "I feel sorry for what I have done. That's why I want to do whatever I can to make up for my actions. Eva, you're not gonna say no to me, right?" He stared at us pitifully. He added, "Mr. Malton favors me the most. He didn't mean to punish me for real—he just wanted to put me in a time-out. I believe he'll forgive me soon. What do you think, Eva?" Although