"I think men prefer mature women."

Private groups began to speculate about what kind of woman Nick Cage liked.

Veronica didn't know if such a buzz fell into Nick Cage's ear, but it must have fallen into Kay Tours' ear.

He called Veronica Parker to his office.

Veronica stood there. Kay looked at her for a few seconds and asked, "Do you know about the recent discussions around the company?"

"Yes."

"Did you really say them? I couldn't believe it when I heard of them. You should know that these words are passed on to Mr. Cage, but it is not easy to excuse them."

"I'm telling the truth. Besides,...