Chapter 06 Ryder Cleans the Toilet

As he gazed at the magnificent Maple Real Estate office building, Ryder felt deeply moved. Speaking of which, he had a deep connection with Maple Real Estate.

As the largest real estate company in Houston, Maple Real Estate had numerous construction teams, and Tom's team was one of them. Back when Ryder had unpaid wages, he had come to Maple Real Estate to demand payment, only to be swept out by the security guards.

Now, he had become the president of Maple Real Estate. How fortunes can change!

"Stop right there! What are you doing here?"

At that moment, the head of the security guards appeared with two others, shouting loudly.

Upon getting a clear look at Ryder, a contemptuous expression crossed his face. "So it's you! If you're here to beg for salary, get lost and don't stand in the way."

Ryder forced a bitter smile. "I'm not here to beg for salary!"

The head of the security guards gave him a quick once-over and looked skeptical. "If you're not here to beg for salary, then are you looking for a job?"

Just as he finished speaking, a sudden, grating voice broke in. "Who's looking for a job?"

The head of the security guards turned around and quickly stood at attention.

"Manager! Someone has come to apply for a job!"

Tim was dressed in an expensive black suit, looking fashionable.

His face, however, was gloomy because he had just been insulted by someone in the high school Whatsapp group after showing off.

Showing off had turned into embarrassment. He was so angry that he threw his phone on the spot!

In a bad mood, he directly reprimanded the security captain, "I specifically emphasized this morning that the new CEO of the company will take office tomorrow, and we need to maintain the company's image. How did all sorts of people manage to come in and apply for a job?"

The security captain lowered his head, not daring to speak.

This Tim was the HR manager, notorious for his bad temper, someone not to be offended.

Tim's gaze fell on Ryder, and he hesitated for a few seconds. "Ryder?"

"Tim!" Ryder suddenly realized that Tim was the HR manager of Maple Real Estate.

No wonder they had a history together.

Just as Tim was about to unleash his anger, he coincidentally found the source of his anger in Ryder. So he mockingly pinched his nose and said, "No wonder there's a stench in this lobby. Turns out a stray dog has come in from outside!"

Ryder slightly furrowed his brows. "Please watch your language!"

Tim sneered, "Do you know where you are? You dare to talk to me like that?"

"Maple Real Estate company. Is there a problem?" Ryder replied.

Tim crossed his hands behind his back and commanded the security captain, "Tell him who I am!"

The security captain stood up straight with a serious expression and said, "This is our HR manager at Maple Real Estate, in charge of the job positions of all employees in the company!"

Tim nodded in satisfaction. "Did you hear that? Without my approval, don't even think about getting a job here! After all, this is not a place for garbage collectors!"

Ryder nodded meaningfully. "That's really an impressive position!"

"Good to know!"

A cunning flash appeared in Tim's eyes, followed by a look of deep dissatisfaction. He said to the security guards around him, "Don't laugh at him. This is my high school classmate who used to be lazy and did all sorts of bad things. I, as the class monitor, took care of him for years, but he never repented. After so many years, look at the difference in our status. It is heartbreaking!"

The security captain immediately agreed, "Manager, you have done your best. It's all his fault for not appreciating it. He deserves it!"

Tim nodded and then solemnly said to Ryder, "You brought this upon yourself for ending up like this. To be honest, I didn't want to meddle, but since you have come here today on your own, I can't just stand by. Coincidentally, the company is in need of a janitor to clean the toilets, and it pays $2,000 a month. This job suits you perfectly!"

The security captain joined in, flattering, "Manager, you are truly loyal!"

Ryder, on the other hand, had a wry expression. It was clear that Tim was just mocking him, making everything seem so hypocritical.

Tim checked his watch and said to the security captain, "I have something to attend to. Take care of my old classmate here."

The captain of the security team chuckled and said, "Understood!"

Tim walked away from the company, ignoring Ryder completely.

Watching Tim's figure, Ryder had a faint smile on his lips. He was lost in thought.

At this moment, a Toyota parked in front of the company gate. A person stepped out of the car, wearing a large gold necklace and holding a toothpick, exuding a tough and defiant aura.

"Isn't this Ryder? Why are you here?" It was Tom.

The captain of the security team took a step forward and said, "Sir, this kid came looking for a job, and I assigned him to clean the toilets!"

"Clean the toilets?" Tom burst into laughter. "Seems like this kid didn't get enough 'flavor' from yesterday's incident, so he came to experience the smell of urine and feces by cleaning toilets today!"

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone followed with mocking laughter.

Laughter filled the lobby.

Ryder seemed unperturbed and calmly said, "Tom, aren't you worried that I've come here to report you? Embezzling workers' wages without authorization, if Maple Real Estate finds out, they will conduct an audit!"

"Report me?" Tom looked at Ryder as if he were an idiot. "Are you brainless? I dare you to do this. I'm not afraid of you reporting me! Don't believe me? Give it a try!"

"What do you mean?"

The captain of the security team sneered, "I'm afraid you don't know yet. Our Sir is the cousin of the finance department manager at Maple Real Estate. Do you have the ability to report him?"

Tom gestured to the captain, grinning, "Keep it low-key."

Though he said so, his expression couldn't be more ostentatious.

Tom whispered to the captain, "I just received an important message from my cousin. The new CEO will come for an early inspection today. I came here early to give a good impression and clear out anyone irrelevant!"

"Oh, really?"

The captain was taken aback and quickly adjusted his uniform, trying to look proper.

Then he gave orders to his two subordinates, "Take him to clean the toilets first!"

Tom added with malice, "Make him clean with his tongue! This waste enjoys that smell. He must clean it until it's spotless!"

"Understood!"

The two security guards smirked and grabbed Ryder's arms, heading towards the restroom.

Ryder didn't resist but calmly said to the guards, "Believe it or not, obeying their orders will be the decision you regret the most today."

"Shut it! Stop showing off!" One of the guards slapped Ryder on the back of his head.

Ryder only snorted coldly and remained silent.

Just as they left, a group of people came down from the elevator.

They were all high-level executives of Maple Real Estate. Leading them was a woman in professional attire, 1.68 meters tall, wearing black high heels and black stockings. She was around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. With a beautiful appearance and an intoxicating charm, she was a perfect blend of maturity and sensuality.

"Vice President!"

Upon seeing this woman, all the security guards and employees hurriedly gathered.

She was Sophia Anderson, the current Vice President of Maple Real Estate.

Sophia glanced at everyone and asked, "Have you all seen Mr. Clark?"