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From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman
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"Alexia, don't take any of the company's holiday bonus boxes. You're not one of us—there's nothing for you." My manager, Kevin Davis, delivered the notice coldly, as if he were commenting on the weather—routine, impersonal. My hand stilled on the mouse. "The rest of you, come with me. We're heading to the company gala to collect your million-dollar bonuses!" My colleagues filed out in high spirits. I watched their retreating backs and answered with a bitter, "Okay." I was a contract worker. For seven years, I had always been the odd one out in the department. Our ID badges said it all—blue for full-time employees, gray for me. Time off was no different. Full-time employees had weekends; I got one day off a month. As for pay and benefits, they enjoyed meal allowances, housing subsidies, team outings, afternoon snacks, holiday gifts, year-end bonuses… I received a fixed salary of three thousand dollars a month. I sat down, opened my computer, and returned to the candlestick charts of my stocks. They didn't know that I was the company's largest anonymous individual shareholder. And they certainly didn't know that tonight, at the company gala, I would step onto the stage as the new Chairman—and my very first proposal would be to lay off their entire department.
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From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman Chapter 9
The document contained more than just text; it included screenshots.Original drafts of proposals whose credit had been stolen. Records showing malicious alterations to authorship. Chat logs from work groups where Kevin and Bianca had mocked and belittled me.The most damning piece of evidence was the screen recording I had made—the full process of revising the Q1 Marketing Review Report.In the video, I clearly identified every inflated expense, every suspicious transaction, and the private vendor account bearing the same name as Kevin's wife's cousin.Each discovery was backed by side-by-side comparisons with raw backend data.This was no longer just workplace bullying. This was blatant embezzlement and corporate crime.Less than ten minutes after the email was sent, the company's internal forum exploded.Employees who had previously doubted me because of online rumors were now left with nothing but shock and anger.[I'm crying… how did she endure seven years of this?][Kevi
From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman Chapter 8
Public opinion escalated quickly. When the market opened that morning, the company's stock price dipped slightly."Besides hiring online trolls, Kevin has also contacted several media outlets he's familiar with. They're planning to release coordinated articles this afternoon to blow the situation wide open."Madison's expression remained calm. Clearly, she had anticipated this."At the same time, our legal department has received notice from the labor arbitration committee. The thirty-three dismissed employees from the marketing department have jointly filed for arbitration, demanding substantial compensation for unlawful termination, a public apology, and reinstatement."Frances added, "Several senior board members have called as well. They're concerned about the stock price and hope we can resolve this as soon as possible."I leaned back in my chair and took a slow sip of coffee."If they want to make noise, let them. The bigger the spectacle, the better."Madison paused for a
From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman Chapter 7
Bianca's sobbing stopped abruptly. Her lips trembled as if she wanted to speak, but no words came out.I withdrew my foot and my gaze, no longer sparing her another look. People like her weren't worth it. One more glance would only stain my eyes.I turned and faced the hundreds of employees from every department seated below. They were still reeling from the chaos that had just unfolded.In any workplace, there's never a shortage of spectators."I know you all have questions," I said. "Standing here today, I won't talk about grand visions or make empty promises."I paused, letting my gaze sweep over the senior executives and company veterans seated in the front row, their expressions varied and uneasy."I'll only say three things—three new rules I'm setting as the company's new chairwoman."First, capability. From today onward, this company will value ability—not connections. Promotions, salary adjustments, and evaluations will all be based on a transparent, data-driven KPI syst
From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman Chapter 6
That single address—"Chairwoman Turner"—landed like an invisible slap, striking Kevin and Bianca across the face.The hall fell silent once more. If before there had been shock, now there was sheer terror.Kevin's legs gave out; he nearly collapsed to his knees.Bianca fared even worse—she crumpled straight to the floor, one of her high heels snapping in the fall.Frances straightened and took a document from his briefcase. Turning toward the audience, his voice rang out, "I will now announce three matters."First, by the highest resolution of the board of directors, effective 4:00 p.m. today, Alexia Turner has formally become the controlling shareholder of this group, holding 51% of its shares, and will assume the position of Chairwoman. All legal documents have taken effect."He paused, then projected a document stamped with a seal onto the large screen behind him.Black and white, stamped and sealed.Irrefutable proof."Second," he continued without inflection, "effective i
From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman Chapter 3
My phone buzzed almost immediately with a reply from my secretary, Frances Kenin.[Understood, Ms. Turner. The final document for the equity transfer has taken effect. As of now, you are the largest individual shareholder of the company. Your identity will be formally announced at the annual gala a
From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman Chapter 2
In my first year at the company, they organized a team-building trip to Merdive Island—five days and four nights at a seven-star hotel.The day the news was announced, the office erupted in excitement.Kevin had called me into his office and said, "Alexia, you know our department has limited spots
From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman Chapter 1
As they chatted about the evening's annual gala, they tidied up their desks, each lifting a heavy New Year gift box.A female colleague named Bianca Shelton passed by my workstation. On purpose, she dropped her box onto my desk with a loud thud."Oh, Alexia, I'm so sorry."The apology came out of
From Outcast Contract Worker to Chairman Chapter 4
I once believed that as long as I worked hard—harder than anyone else—I would eventually earn recognition.I did the work of three people on my own.The proposals I created were submitted under Bianca's name and went on to win the company's Annual Innovation Award.The clients I secured were cred
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