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The Bonus That Broke the Company Chapter 7
As I headed out, Ethan caught up with a smirk. "Look at our shiny new officer. Not only off the payroll, but maybe headed to jail. All that hard work goes down the drain. Must sting, right?"I sneered at his stupidity. I hadn't done that, and he was useless as ever. No way a fabricated signature could make me take the fall for them.When I didn't rise to the bait, he grew bolder. "Thought you could come after me? I can crush you in a heartbeat. Passing that exam doesn't make you untouchable."I kept my voice even. "If memory serves, that contract was under your watch. You fabricated the dual versions and pocketed a hefty sum, didn't you? Now you're trying to pin it all on me."He mouthed, "So what? Are you mad? I got the cash, and you take the fall."Then he burst into laughter. "I figured you'd try to record this. I'm not stupid."He fired up his car's engine and drove off. I glared at his departing vehicle and the recorder in frustration. It had been so close.In the days that
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Once we reached the finance department, amid the chaotic stacks of ledgers and documents, my colleagues dove into the audit with methodical precision. I assisted them, absorbing as much as I could from the process.I noticed how Michael carried himself with apparent confidence, straightening his back as if unconcerned, but a fleeting glint of malice in his eyes suggested he had prepared some kind of countermeasure in advance.I decided to start by raising the issue of tax reporting on my bonus. He waved it off. "It's just a misunderstanding. We've delayed the bonus a bit, but taxes will be filed. We won't deny anyone their legal pay."He chuckled ingratiatingly. "All a big mix-up. Check out your account."I pulled out my phone and opened my banking app. About 1.1 million dollars had landed five minutes ago."See? It's in your account now, and the taxes have been handled," he added with a sly grin.I sneered inwardly. My rightful money was finally safe, and now my mom's treatment
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I entered the building first while my colleagues parked.Almost immediately, I ran straight into Michael, who eyed me up and down with malicious intent. "Well, if it isn't the ungrateful Lisa Matthews. You've been gone a while. What brings you here today? Couldn't hack it out there and came crawling back? Save it. Even if you beg me, we don't want trash like you."Drawing on my recent training at tax bureau, I flashed my badge and stated in a formal, unwavering tone, "I'm Lisa Matthews, Enforcement Officer with Valeafall's tax bureau. We've received credible reports of suspected tax evasion, and I'm here to investigate. Please cooperate fully."Michael snatched the badge from my hand and scoffed, "Nice fake. Trying to extort me? Do you have any idea what kind of crime that is? Fraud. And the tax bureau? Those exams are brutal. My cousin's daughter applied, but the pass rate is very low. Of all people, you passed? Who are you fooling?"I reiterated firmly, "The badge is authentic, a
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I fought to keep my expression neutral, then looked Michael in the eye. "$1.5 million is no small sum. Have you reported it for taxes?"The sudden shift in topic caught him off guard. He faltered, then waved it off. "What do you know about finance matters anyway?"He jabbed a finger back at the carts. "We've been incredibly thoughtful, stocking up on nearly all your daily necessities. Instead of showing gratitude, you question me? I think you don't want to work here anymore."His reaction spoke it all. He was evading taxes.I stared him down, sneering, "Are you firing me? According to labor laws, that would entitle me to severance pay."His face darkened. "You can pack up and leave, but don't expect a cent from us. We receive hundreds of resumes a day. Top graduates are lining up. If you don't want to work here, plenty of others do. The company doesn't need you. You need the company."I nodded calmly. "Fine, I'm resigning, but I'll pursue every last penny of that $1.5 million."
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"No difference," Michael snorted. "I decide what you do every single day. The only reason you have food on your table is that I approve the checks. First rule of being an employee: obey. I give orders, and you carry them out. No questions asked."Rage ignited in my chest, hot and bright. If not for the $1.5-million commission waiting at year-end, I would have thrown the files in his face.Fine. I'd like to see what this incompetent hack could pull off.After stepping out of his office, I slipped into the stairwell and began calling my clients with a sly smile. "Regarding our deal, there's something important we need to discuss about our cooperation."Time flew by, and before I knew it, the results of the civil service exam were released. I ranked first in both the written and interview sections. I jumped up, my heart pounding with joy.The next morning, I arrived early at the office and settled into my desk. Behind closed doors, Michael was heard screaming at Ethan.Delighted, I
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"Labor laws state..." I started to protest.Michael's face darkened immediately. "You want to quit? Do you know how hard it is to find jobs these days? If you don't want it, plenty of others do."I took a deep breath, the truth of his words stinging. Still, the humiliation burned hotter the longer I stood there.I met his eyes without flinching. "I can resign, but you will settle my salary in full. And I closed that thirty-million-dollar deal, so you should pay me the $1.5-million bonus you promised.""You can walk out right now, but you won't see a penny," he snorted.One of the few colleagues hurried in, grabbed my arm, and pulled me away. "I'll lend you the money for your mom's meds. Don't do anything rash. Jobs are tough to come by right now."I caught my breath and calmed down a bit. An idea began to take shape.Back at my desk, I ignored the endless notifications and studied the coupons. The store was called Sally's Market, which rang a bell. I decided to drive there after
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