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The Intern's Plot to Cut My Pay

The Intern's Plot to Cut My Pay

Short Story · Rebirth
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Revenge

Workplace

Feel-Good Story

Bias

The intern secretly submitted a voluntary pay-cut application on my behalf. As a result, my salary dropped from $10,000 to $2,000. When I found out and confronted him, my boss and colleagues all defended him. "The company is not doing great right now. Oscar was just trying to save costs for us. Do you have to nickel-and-dime over this?" With my salary so low, I couldn't afford the special medication for my chronic migraines, and one day I passed out at my desk during an attack. But the intern snuck a video of me unconscious and posted it on the company's website. He even whipped up a detailed 100-page slideshow breaking down how I was slacking off on the clock and dumping all my work on him. Overnight, I was labeled a workplace bully. My boss gave me the cold shoulder, and my colleagues whispered about me. Even worse, some extreme "anti-workplace-bullying" activists tracked me down to my home, showed up with two cans of gasoline, and burned me and my parents alive. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on that very day when the intern had submitted my pay-cut form. In this second chance at life, I would make sure everyone saw the intern for who he truly was.

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10 Chapters
Chapter 1
..."Casper, got a form here that needs your signature."That familiar voice of the intern rang in my ears, and I snapped my eyes open.I froze for a second, then realized that I had been reborn. The sight of Oscar Kaufman's phony grin made rage boil up inside me.My face fell, and I refused flatly, "I'm not signing it."In my previous life, while I was buried under a mountain of work, he had shoved this form at me just like this. I had scribbled my name without looking closely.Little did I know it was a voluntary pay-cut request! My salary had plummeted from $10,000 to $2,000 as a result.When I blew up and went after him to settle the score, my boss and colleagues all rallied around him."The economy is shaky these days, and the company is taking a hit. Oscar was just looking out for the bottom line. Do you have to be such a tightwad about it?"With my paycheck slashed so drastically, I couldn't swing the cost of my ongoing migraine treatment medication.During one bad epi
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Chapter 2
...Judy Bianchi continued, "Times are tough right now, and the company is feeling the pinch. I hope everyone can be like Oscar and always think about the company's best interests."She shot me a chilly glance, and my colleagues, seeing which way the wind was blowing, piled on."Ms. Bianchi is spot on. We should all take a page out of Oscar's book.""Honestly, for the company's sake, a little sacrifice is the least we can do.""Some people have no sense of dedication at all! They forget that without the company supporting them, they'd be starving on the streets!"I scoffed. It was easy for them to talk when the knife wasn't cutting into their own flesh.These people all assumed Oscar and Judy had some special connection. In my previous life, they'd sided with him, piling the blame on me."If we're talking about costs, I suggest a 30% pay cut across the board for every employee," I countered.The words were barely out of my mouth before everyone shot me resentful glares.Judy
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Chapter 3
...When Oscar rotated to the tech department, they rolled out the red carpet like he was royalty."Feel free to come and go as you please, Oscar," said the Tech Manager with a flattering smile.Oscar crossed his legs and nodded smugly.The next day, the whole company went into meltdown. The system crashed hard, and all electronic devices were paralyzed.Everyone gathered in the technical department."What is going on?" Judy demanded sharply.The Technical Manager, Steven Colombo, looked rattled. "Madam, I'm still figuring it out.""I pay you a fortune for what?" Judy growled. "You know how much this is costing us? Fix it now, or you're fired!"Steven broke out in a cold sweat. Just then, Oscar strolled in, humming a tune and grinning ear-to-ear."Madam, I just did another solid for the company," he said. "Saw the server was low on memory, so I wiped out the extra config modules. No need to buy new gear now."There was a round of gasps, and I smirked inwardly. This idiot had
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Chapter 4
...That night, my phone blew up with notifications.It was a private group chat set up by my former colleagues. Oscar was spamming it and had shared a live stream link.I clicked on it, and the camera showed Oscar and Judy dining with a client, whom I recognized as Robert King from Skyward Enterprises. He was known as a straight shooter who loved sealing deals over drinks."Mr. King, I really hope you'll greenlight that investment in our firm," Judy simpered."That's $50 million we're talking about, not something I throw around lightly," Robert replied. "Show me some real commitment.""What would that look like for you?" Judy asked.Robert chuckled, pointing to four bottles of wine on the table. "Simple! Drink all these, and I'll consider it."Judy's face twitched, but she quickly recovered. "Deal!"As she reached for a bottle, Oscar snatched it and smashed it on the floor. "Ma'am, you can't drink that!"Judy's expression darkened. "What are you doing?"Oscar looked dead se
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Chapter 5
..."W-What are you talking about?" Judy blinked, her face going pale."See for yourself!" Robert thrust back the contract.Judy took it, and her jaw dropped. The amount column showed a 5 followed by eight zeros—$500 million."I drafted that contract." Oscar puffed up, unaware. "Nailed it, right? I know you're gonna shout me out again. Promotion or a raise this time?"His grin stretched from ear to ear, and I cracked up at his stupidity once again."I'm not investing in your company, and we'll never cooperate in the future!" Robert declared, storming out."Mr. King, wait!" Judy called out desperately. "We can discuss this. I really need this funding."Robert faded into the distance, never looking back.Judy's face contorted with rage. She spun around and approached Oscar with a deathly glare.The stream cut off abruptly, but the group chat lit up.[Heard Oscar is Ms. Bianchi's relative. No wonder she covers for whatever he pulls.][Oscar's the real team player!][Totally!
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Chapter 6
...After touring the country with my parents, I called William Grant, the head of Grant Group, and accepted the director position he had offered.Thrilled, he hooked me up with a $30,000 salary and put me in charge of a multimillion-dollar project.The work phone rang on the desk, and I picked it up."Mr. Lancaster, this is Judy Bianchi. We've been in touch. Can we meet?" said the speaker."I'm busy," I refused."I've got something crucial to discuss. Please, just give me a..." she tried again.I hung up before she could finish.Next thing, she barged into my office with Oscar in tow. She scowled. "Casper? What are you doing here?"Oscar chimed in, "You must be bitter about Ms. Bianchi firing you, so you're here to get even, huh?"I snorted, unimpressed by his twisted logic."You kept calling me, insisting on a meeting," I replied coolly."Give me a break! We wanted to see Mr. Lancaster. Just sharing the same last name doesn't mean squat," Oscar chimed in snidely. "Ms. Bia
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Chapter 7
...Grant Group teamed up with its partners for a big business gala. As I hit the entrance, there was Oscar in a rumpled suit, loitering.He barked, "Get out of my way! Let me in!"Several security guards barred him. "Sorry! No invite, no entry!"Oscar caught sight of me from the corner of his eye and quickly pointed. "I know that man! He'll vouch for me! Step aside!"I ignored him, walking straight inside. Oscar kept yapping behind me, then broke free and charged in.He sauntered to the center. "Hey, everyone! I'm Oscar Kaufman. Hoping you guys will give me a shot at your company. My abilities are exceptional. You won't be disappointed!"Silence ensued. Then bursts of laughter rippled through the crowd, their faces full of scorn."Hire me, and I'll blow your profits through the roof!" he added.They just treated him like a clown, brushing him off. Not ready to give up, he tried again, "Here's my resume. Please take a look."He fumbled out a stack of documents, handing them o
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Chapter 8
..."Mr. Lancaster is right. We'd never hire someone like you.""After this stunt? No company would want you.""Go back to Judy Bianchi and serve her well."As the chorus grew, Oscar's expression soured. He grew desperate. "Everyone, listen to me. I need this badly. Judy hasn't paid me in months. I'm scraping by. Please, help me out. I can't keep going like this. I'll starve."He whimpered theatrically, but no one bought his act.He wailed, "Why is this happening? I'm the ultimate team player. How can you pass me up?"Just then, a familiar voice boomed from the back. "Oscar Kaufman!"The guests turned to see a wrecked Judy, her hair a mess. She stormed toward Oscar, fuming. "Why did you lock me in the bathroom?""I figured you wouldn't crash an event like this," he stammered, backing up. "I was worried you'd cramp my style job-hunting."Judy's eyes iced over. "Now I see you're the real snake!""I gotta eat, so I'm looking for a new way out," he stammered. "You failed to mana
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Chapter 9
..."After careful review, the position goes to Zoe Ingram," I announced."Thanks for the vote of confidence, Mr. Lancaster. I'll do my best," Zoe said gratefully."I object!" Oscar yelled.My gaze sharpened. "This is our internal decision. You have no say here.""Do you think I don't know what is going on?" he spat. "Zoe and you have something going on. That's why she got the job.""Keep spewing lies, and I'll sue you for defamation!" I warned.He doubled down. "Out of everyone, I'm the obvious best choice, yet you pick Zoe. Yeah, you probably have slept with her. Not impressive at all! You talk about fairness, but it's all a show!"In the next instant, he got booted from the call.Leaving the building, I found him waiting at the entrance. I didn't halt, pretending not to see him.He rushed in front of me, blocking my path. "Casper, wait!"My eyes narrowed. "What do you want?""Here's your chance: apologize online publicly, then hire me," he said.For him to spout nonsens
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Chapter 10
...William and I attended Gleaming Gold's annual gala together.Their head, Kevin Hayes, beamed, "William, I hope we can collaborate more in the future and achieve win-win results!""Definitely!""Let me introduce my new personal assistant, Judy Bianchi."Judy walked over gracefully in an elegant gown, wearing a charming smile.I froze in shock."Kevin, you ditched me over here?" Judy whined, leaning into Kevin.His grin widened, and he pulled her close. "Just wanted to show you off. This is Mr. Grant and his director, Mr. Lancaster."William and I smiled awkwardly. Judy, on the other hand, acted as if she didn't know us. She said smoothly, "Hi, I'm Judy Bianchi.""You look familiar, Ms. Bianchi," William teased.Judy rolled her eyes, whispering to Kevin, "Take me for steak tonight. Then back to that hotel. I've got fun stuff planned."Kevin cleared his throat, unable to hide his smirk. I never pegged Judy for this.Everyone knew Kevin was under his wife's thumb. She was
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