"Calling a person by their title, not by their rank, is an unwritten rule."
"Normally, even an assistant manager is addressed as 'manager.'"
"It's a matter of face."
"But now, Nancy Ophelia directly calling Oracio Martin 'Assistant Manager' already carries a hint of humiliation and provocation."
"Just a single word difference between 'manager' and 'assistant manager,' but the gap is immense."
"Especially since these words came from the mouth of her archenemy and superior."
""Manager Ophelia, is there something you need?""
"Oracio Martin turned around, his expression instantly darkening."
"But then he relaxed his brows."
"Isn't this a heaven-sent opportunity?"
"The Left Minister might just need such a chance."
""Of course there's something.""
"Nancy Ophelia waved her hands dismissively at Oracio Martin's side, impatiently saying, "I'm discussing matters with the assistant manager. The rest of you, scram!""
""This...""
