Chapter 120: Marie Isn’t Qualified...
Rob felt his eyelids twitch a bit hearing that.
This was the first thing Michael should have done. But he delayed it until he finished discussing the arrangements. It showed how much he welcomed Rob’s presence here.
Also, Rob wasn’t a stranger to these trainees. He had been a helper here and had helped these people assimilate with the locker room early in this year. So, he knew these trainees well enough. The only change was in his status.
Still, since Michael had already offered, it would be rude of him to turn it down. Moreover, this was his exact purpose to drop by the training center today. It was expected of him to introduce himself to the trainees in regards to his new role.
So, Rob merely nodded, causing Michael to summon the trainees to assemble. Soon, around fifteen trainees assembled before them, along with a few trainers standing behind them.
"Let me introduce someone to you all. This is Rob," Michael began, only to receive several chuckles.
"Coach, we all know Rob. Moreover, he is quite famous these days," one of the trainees spoke, causing others to nod.
"Gilbert, shut your mouth and listen. I wasn’t done," Michael chastised the trainee and looked at everyone seriously.
"I don’t know what your relationship with Rob is until now, but from now on, you all better watch your attitude. He now has the power to decide your future."
Rob felt a bit irked with Michael’s words. His introduction seemed well-meaning, but it created a subtle gap in Rob’s relationship with the trainees. It widened the distance between Rob and the trainees.
"Rob will be taking over Robin’s role in the training center," Michael continued. "That means, he has the final power to say whether any of you are ready to debut. So, you all better behave properly."
The insinuation was subtle. Michael was hinting that Rob might use his power to delay their debut, if they displeased Rob in some manner. It made Rob’s smile stiffen a bit.