"Okay," Frank sighed in resignation, "you can keep your job as my assistant. But I will increase your salary tenfold, and you can take leave at any time."

Jeremy's chin pressed against his lips. "I like that idea."

"And you can't think of me as your boss anymore. We are equal-professional colleagues."

Jeremy nodded. "Does it mean you won't scold me anymore? Tsk, I think I'm going to miss your nagging."

"I never scold or nag you, just reprimand and that's a form of firmness," Frank argued, ...