As soon as Jacob stepped out, he found Kenny standing downstairs, and he stared daggers at the other man as his rage and resentment flared.

On the other hand, Kenny was grinning fawningly the instant he saw Jacob, hurrying to him even before the latter headed downstairs.

They met halfway up the stairs, with Kenny shaking Jacob's hand with an awkward smile, "Oh, Jacob, I'm so sorry about what I did!"

Jacob certainly knew that it was nothing more than an act, and hence dissed, "I've known you for ages, but I didn't know you could put up such a terrific performance!"

Kenny reddened, immediately embarrassed as he said, "Look, Jacob—I know you're upset with me, so I will just cut to the chase. What I did to you was indeed wrong, but I swear that I truly didn't mean to screw you over at first. I really was going to let you at least stay as a head of department…"

Steeling himself, he groaned, "Urgh, I will just give it to you straight! It was my wife's fault that I changed my mind and di