Hearing that, I let out a sigh of relief., He didn't rush into action but asked me first.,

"Yes, could you please, uh...

" I hesitated, realizing I didn't yet know his position at the company, but given his skills, he was undoubtedly at an engineer's level.

"Could Mr. Collins please show the guest out?

" I said before turning away., Jimmy wasn't deterred by Ernest's arrival and continued to tease me,

"Hey, Felicia, I'm looking forward to this weekend. You're the main event of my grown-up party.

" Before he could finish, Ernest brushed past me and entered, telling Jimmy,

"You can leave now.

", Jimmy ignored him and instead tried to provoke Ernest by saying to me,

"Felicia, I'll wait for you here after work, and we can grab lunch together.

", I stopped, turned around, and felt like giving him a piece of my mind., But before I could react, Ernest sternly told him,

"Leave.

",

"And who are you to tell me to leave?

" Jimmy stood his ground with the fearlessness of youth, acting as if he was above everyone else.,

"I'm the one who's not allowing you to pursue her,

" Ernest stated clearly, every word sharp and decisive., Looking at his face, with its sharp angles all exuding an intimidating sharpness, I saw him in a new light, feeling a tightness in my heart. Jimmy was momentarily stunned by his words, then returned to his cheeky demeanor,

"Old guy, are you also chasing after Felicia?

", I couldn't help but be shocked., Jimmy really was pushing his luck., He dared to call Ernest

"old guy,

" clearly trying to insult and provoke him., I looked at Ernest, worrying internally., I wasn't sure how men reacted to being called old, but I knew women definitely minded., However, Jimmy seemed oblivious to the chill emanating from Ernest and went on,

"Old guy, at your age, still trying to play the field? Dream on.

", Jimmy even did a suggestive hip thrust, implying something I immediately understood., The image of Ernest's vigor from the night before flashed before my eyes, and I swallowed hard., I could bet that when it came to 'vigor,' Ernest had young Jimmy beat by a mile., Ernest stepped forward and said,

"You don't need to worry about what I can do. Now, either you go, or I'll make you go.

",

"Heh, you...

" Jimmy started to retort, but the next second, he was crying out in pain., Ernest had grabbed him by the neck and was dragging him out, while Jimmy yelped and winced in agony., It turns out a tough guy is needed to deal with a bully., When Jimmy was thrown out, two security guards were already waiting for him., Only then did I realize Ernest hadn't shown up in the reception area by chance but had come specifically to deal with Jimmy., Feeling the full extent of boyfriend power, I finally understood what it was like to be protected., His actions, especially with how loudly Jimmy had screamed, attracted quite an audience., And just like that, Ernest instantly became the heartthrob among the office ladies., Well then., Such an eventful first day at work, what's next?, I bit my lip, and as Jimmy was being escorted away by security, I moved closer to Ernest,

"Silver fox, showing off your manliness?

", Ernest's Adam's apple bobbed, and he turned to look at me, his gaze unsettling., Oh no! Was he about to make a scene in front of everyone?, I turned to leave, but Ernest spoke up,

"Director Hudson, please come to my office.

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