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Chapter 5

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I smirked and said in a light, upbeat voice, "Mr. Manser, I'm on leave. When it ends, my 30-day notice will be up. By law, I'm entitled to resign whether you approve it or not. From now on, the company no longer concerns me."

I tapped the screen and ended the call without hesitation. On the other end, Victor's angry shouting was cut off abruptly.

Meanwhile, Janet, who had been acting all high and mighty in the office, froze the second she saw the investigators from the tax department. Before she could react, her phone lit up with back-to-back calls from her husband.

She picked up, softened her voice, and said, "Honey—"

But Victor cut her off, practically roaring. "What did you have Henry sign off on? Where did the funds in that account go? I want a report right now! Are you out of your mind?

"How's the company supposed to operate with an expense this big? And why wasn't I informed?"

Janet hesitated, then let out a playful whine. "Honey, didn't you tell me the company was about to
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