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The Takeout Takedown

The Takeout Takedown

Short Story · Emotional Realism
By:  Ivy PreppyCompleted
Language: English
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Girl Power

Scumbag

Feel-Good Story

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Face Slapping

At the five-star hotel where the blind date was set, leftover takeout was complimentary. I liked their Australian lobster and Poule de Bresse en Vessie. I packed my own portion and even helped box up what my date hadn't finished. Just as I picked up the bags to leave, he grabbed me with a dark look and demanded, "Jennifer, we agreed to split the bill. What gives you the right to take all the food?" I explained that he wouldn't be able to finish it anyway, and if we didn't take it, it would just be thrown away. He let out a cold laugh. "I paid for that food. Even if I toss it, that's none of your concern. Looks to me like you've been waiting for a chance to take advantage. I didn't expect you to be this kind of person. "I'd rather feed these leftovers to a dog than give them to you! And don't bother contacting me again. That petty, small-minded behavior of yours is disgusting." I pressed my lips together, at a complete loss for words. After all… this five-star hotel belonged to my family.

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10 Chapters
Chapter 1
After his tirade, Mike McSally grabbed the bag of leftovers and walked off without a backward glance.The lobby manager approached with a frown."Miss, what's going on with that man? Should I have security stop him?"I watched his retreating figure and waved it off."Forget it. Let him go. Don't let him ruin the other guests' experience."On the drive home, my phone buzzed nonstop.When I opened it, every message was from Mike.Mike: [Dinner tonight came to 1,800. We're splitting it—transfer me 900.]Mike: [Also, the fruit platter and the two small side dishes the waiter brought… they were complimentary, but I got them by pulling some strings. Cash value is fifty. You should cover half of that too.]Mike: [Total: 925 dollars. Transfer it.]Reading those messages, I couldn't help but laugh in disbelief.That fruit platter had clearly been sent over by the manager after catching my cue—yet in his version, it became something he'd "earned" with charm?I transferred 1,000 direc
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Chapter 2
"You're not short on food at home. Is this really necessary?" Aunt Marian scolded.I took a deep breath, forcing down my anger."Aunt Marian, Mike insisted on splitting the bill. He even said he'd rather throw the leftovers away than let me take them. I just didn't want to waste—""Alright, that's enough!" She cut me off sharply. "Men care about their pride! Packing food right in front of him—wasn't that basically slapping him in the face, saying he couldn't afford to treat you? Mike's mother said it herself—women should be sensible, reserved. With behavior like yours, how are you ever going to marry into the McSally family?"I let out a cold laugh.Marry into the McSally family? Even if they begged me, I wouldn't be interested."Aunt Marian, if he's so outstanding, then save him for a woman who's more 'sensible,'" I said coolly."I'm not worthy of such a match."With that, I hung up, thinking the matter was finally over. I didn't expect fate to circle back so quickly.…The n
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Chapter 3
"Ah! Mr. Vance! What a coincidence!"It was Edgar Vance, manager of the hotel's Food and Beverage Department.Mike turned to his colleagues, puffing himself up. "See that? That's one of the hotel's top executives! We go way back—tight as brothers! With just a word from me, getting fifty percent off tonight's bill is nothing!"A chorus of admiration rippled through the group as his coworkers praised his connections and clout.Basked in their flattery, Mike practically floated, completely missing the way Edgar looked at him—as if he were unhinged.Edgar was just about to lose his temper when his gaze swept over to me.I lifted a hand slightly, signaling stay calm, then pointed at Mike… and tapped my temple.A seasoned professional, Edgar understood instantly.He swallowed whatever reprimand he'd been about to deliver and replaced it with a polished, professional smile. "Since you insist, we'll make sure everyone enjoys themselves tonight."Hearing that, Mike grew even more smug,
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Chapter 4
"H-How much?!" Mike stuttered."188,800 dollars," the server repeated, her professional smile unwavering."Are you robbing me?!" Mike shot to his feet. "It's just a few dishes—how could it cost that much?!""Sir, the alcohol alone account for 150,000. The Australian lobster and black truffles are also priced at market rate."Mike's face drained of color. Cold sweat streamed down his forehead.He wiped at it frantically, forcing himself to sound composed. "Well… I'm a friend of Mr. Vance! He said I'd get fifty percent off! No—ninety percent off!"The server shook her head. "I'm sorry, sir. Mr. Vance did not authorize any discount. And our establishment does not offer discounts as a rule.""Bullshit! He agreed to it right at the entrance!"Panicking, Mike pulled out his phone and pretended to make a call. But he didn't even have Mr. Vance's number.He jabbed at the screen a few times, muttering "Hello? Hello?" to thin air before slamming the phone onto the table in frustration.
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Chapter 5
"You—!"Mike clearly hadn't expected me to call him out in public. Furious and flustered, he snapped."Jennifer, don't push your luck! Who was it that cried yesterday, begging me not to break up? Who said you'd do anything as long as I wasn't mad?"He started spewing nonsense, trying to drown out the truth with sheer volume."You're just jealous—jealous that I've got a good job and great connections! You set this up on purpose to make me look bad, didn't you?!"The commotion had grown loud enough to draw a crowd.At that moment, a shrill voice cut through the noise."Which shameless vixen is bullying my son?!"The crowd parted automatically.An older woman in gaudy, mismatched clothes, her hair permed into a wild, frizzy halo, stormed in. She had probably heard her son was hosting a dinner here and came to mooch a free meal—and maybe take some leftovers home.The moment she saw the scene, she didn't hesitate. She lunged straight at me, claws out, aiming for my face."So it's
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Chapter 6
Mike's hand jerked at the thunderous shout.The basin of greasy soup—mixed with cigarette butts and spit—didn't end up over my head, but more than half of it sloshed out, splattering oil across the hems of my pants and the tops of my shoes.He didn't have the presence of mind to care because the group flooding in through the doorway carried an overwhelming presence.More than a dozen burly security guards in matching black uniforms, earpieces clipped in place, rushed into the private room and formed a solid wall, surrounding Mike and his mother.Right behind them, a middle-aged man in a tailored suit, his hair impeccably combed, strode in with purpose.Trailing him were Edgar—who had been playing along earlier—and several other hotel executives, their faces dark with anger.The moment Mike saw the entourage, his eyes lit up. He recognized him instantly—a familiar face from local news, the general manager of our hotel group: Jake Crenshaw.Clearly, Mike assumed the commotion he'd
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Chapter 7
Jake's words detonated in the private room like a nuclear blast.Mike's legs gave out. He collapsed backward, landing squarely in the greasy puddle of soup.The "tool of punishment" he'd prized just moments ago had become the perfect symbol of his humiliation."Im… impossible… this can't be…" he muttered, his face ashen. "She… even packed leftovers when we split the bill…"Unhurried, I pulled out a tissue and wiped the grime from my shoes. Then I lifted my head and looked at him, a faint, mocking smile on my lips."Mike, didn't you just say you wanted me to eat that bowl of leftovers? My memory isn't great. Why don't you demonstrate it to me?""A misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!" Mike's mother reacted the fastest—she flipped like a switch.Moments ago, she'd looked ready to devour me. Now, she instantly switched to the benevolent mask of a kindly elder. Ignoring the mess, she lunged toward me, reaching for my hand."Jennifer, oh my—look at this mess! I was foolish
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Chapter 8
"'Something between us'? When you tried to dump those leftovers on me, did you think about that? When you smeared me on your social feed, did you think about that?"Mike, adults pay for their own arrogance. And didn't you just say this meal was my attempt to win you back?"I leaned in, lowering my voice so only he could hear."Then let me be clear—I would rather treat a dog to dinner, but not you."Straightening, I gave a small wave to the security guards."Put him on the blacklist for every hotel under the Goodlander Group. And call the police."…The police arrived quickly.When Mike was taken away, he cried miserably, snot and tears running together, all his earlier swagger gone without a trace.His mother chased after the police car, losing a shoe along the way, shouting as she ran, "This is a scam! A black-hearted hotel! Bullying a helpless widow and her son!"No one paid her any attention. Mike's colleagues had already scattered, afraid of being dragged into the mess.
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Chapter 9
[Poor guy… running into a psycho like her!]The backlash spread faster than I had imagined.Within just a few hours, the hashtag "Rich heiress sets up sky-high dinner bill to drive blind date to death" shot to the top of the city's trending list.Some opportunistic accounts, clueless about the truth, began digging into my personal life. They dug up my school photos and everyday snapshots, pairing them with vile, fabricated captions.[Alleged Goodlander Group heiress lives a decadent private life, targeting honest men.][Victim's mother kneels in public, begging for mercy.]The hotel's phone lines were flooded with nothing but insults and curses. Someone even threw rotten eggs at the entrance. Others canceled their wedding banquet reservations.My father was so furious, his blood pressure nearly spiked. He wanted to send people to deal with Mike directly, but I stopped him."Dad, using force against trash like him will only give him more leverage. If he wants to fight a war of p
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Chapter 10
Angry netizens swarmed Mike's livestream, reporting him until his account was permanently banned. Buyers who had purchased his "products" demanded triple compensation for refunds. Instead of making money, Mike now faced massive fines and possible prison time for selling counterfeit and substandard goods.But just when it seemed the storm had passed, his mother decided to stir up trouble. She showed up at my villa, carrying a bottle of pesticide, threatening to die at my doorstep."Jennifer! You wicked woman! If you don't withdraw the lawsuit, I'll die right here in front of your house! You'll never have peace in your life!"She wailed at the cameras, holding the bottle aloft.This time, nobody showed her sympathy. The crowd only looked on with cold disdain."Stop acting, ma'am. Your son brought this on himself!""Exactly. Failed to scam and now trying to play the martyr? Give it a rest!"Trapped and cornered, she faltered—just as I stepped forward, holding a lawyer's notice."M
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