C454 Falling for It

The overweight manager, who had never had a chance to shine, finally lost his patience.

He burst out, raising his voice, "You're joking, right? We're esteemed guests here. And you expect us to take the word of a mere assistant seriously?"

His remark caused a wave of frowns among those nearby.

Sometimes, the way things are done is one thing, but when spelled out so bluntly