Maggie inquired in return.

“The company received a service request. I'm here to oversee the maintenance of the computer equipment system by our technician," Karl explained.

Maggie nodded, feeling a sense of relief.

As Cyrus regained his balance, he sneered upon noticing the familiarity between Maggie and Karl.

"Ah, Maggie, so this is why you play coy with me. You've found yourself another man! Do you even realize she's once kept by some wealthy man? Don't you feel filthy being with her?"

His words incited anger in Karl, his expression darkening with fury.

"Mind your tongue!" Karl warned tersely, his patience waning.

Cyrus scrutinized Karl mockingly. “What? Are you itching for a fight? You look like a gigolo. Did Maggie make some money from her rich man and hire you as her gigolo?"

Karl's restraint shattered at Cyrus's taunts, his fists clenching as he moved to retaliate.

But Maggie intervened, grabbing his arm. "Karl, don't give in to anger. If a mad dog bites you, do you bite back? Don't Lower yourself to the level of this mad dog."

Hearing Maggie's remark, Cyrus's temper flared, "Maggie, who the hell are you calling a mad dog?"

“Anyone who barks here is a mad dog," Maggie retorted, her voice firm.

“Are you looking for a beating?" Cyrus taunted, rolling up his sleeves as if preparing to strike.

“Come and try," Karl interjected, his expression cold as he positioned himself protectively in front of Maggie.

“Cyrus, causing trouble again? Are you trying to get fired?" The factory director, Vinson Ruiz, arrived on the scene, his tone stern as he reprimanded Cyrus.

Cyrus protested, "Mr. Ruiz, I'm not the one causing trouble. This woman's presence is intolerable. I'm going to throw her out!"

Vinson glanced at Maggie and addressed Cyrus firmly, “Enough nonsense. Miss Shear is an esteemed guest. Mr. Robles's personal assistant specifically instructed me to warmly welcome her."

“A distinguished guest? Are you mistaken, Mr. Ruiz?" Cyrus questioned incredulously.

Wasn't Maggie abandoned by Sanford? Why would Sanford's assistant request special care for her?

“I'm not mistaken. The assistant made it clear that Miss Shear is our distinguished guest, and we are to fulfill her requests. Now, get back to work and stop causing trouble," Vinson commanded, casting a stern glare at Cyrus before turning to Maggie with a reassuring smile, gesturing for her to follow him to the director's office.