Semua Bab Selling Big, Paid in Pennies: Bab 1 - Bab 10

I slammed my palm on the desk, heat flooding my chest. "Sasha! Who the hell do you think you are, cutting my commission?"Sasha Watson scoffed, lifted her coffee cup, and blew on it like she had all the time in the world. "I didn't cut your commission. Your commission is 50 cents."My head was ringing. I jabbed a finger at the performance chart hanging on the wall."I brought in 1.5 million dollars last month! It's written right there in black and white! How's my commission only 50 cents on that?"Sasha's voice shot up, completely drowning me out. "That isn't net profit! You think the company doesn't have costs? Do you have any idea how much we pay for rent, utilities, and instructor salaries?"You're just in sales. You don't know shit!"Blood rushed to my head, and my fingertips went numb. "Let me see the financial statements. I have every right to look at them!"With a sharp snap, Sasha slammed the ledger shut. She stood up, leaned in, and jabbed a finger so close it nearly hi

People around us gasped.Sasha shrieked, "You're lying! Uncle Joe would never beg some broke nobody like you!"I stepped forward until I was towering over her. "Want me to bring Mr. Watson in here and let him say it himself? He told me that if I joined this company, he'd pay every cent of my mom's medical bills."While he was on his knees for me, you were still playing in the dirt."I lifted the 50 cents and gave a short, bitter laugh. "My mom is waiting for surgery right now, and this is his idea of 'covering everything.' 50 cents."Sasha's face flushed red. She suddenly swung for my face. "I'll shut that filthy mouth of yours!"I caught her wrist in midair and slapped her hard across the cheek. The crack of it rang through the office.Sasha stumbled back, clutching her face, staring at me like she couldn't believe what had just happened.The entire office fell dead silent.Then I heard the sharp click of dress shoes at the door. Joe walked in. The moment he saw the red handp

The coworkers around us practically burst into frantic whispers."Oh my God, that's Zane Rimmer! He's one of the biggest players in the entire industry.""Wait, what did he just say? Sales director? Partner?""So who even is Cassian? If Pinnacle Tutoring is trying to poach him, he must be a big deal.""Right? He's impressive.""So Cassian wasn't lying? Mr. Watson actually begged him to join our company?"Zane met my eyes, his gaze steady and reassuring. His voice stayed gentle. "Cassian, your mom's surgery comes first. I already had 200 grand wired to your account. Take care of the hospital bills before anything else."My chest warmed and my nose pricked. My voice was barely above a whisper. "Mr. Rimmer, thank you for the money. I..."Zane just waved it off, his tone easy. "Hey, you're being way too polite. This is nothing. Someone like you is more than worth it. Just take it as me helping out a bit. From now on, you're family to me."You don't have to be so formal with me."

At the hospital billing desk, I finally handed over the 200 grand for Mom's surgery deposit. When the receipt slid out of the printer, the knot in my chest eased a little.Back in the hospital room, Mom's pale face was tight with worry. "Cass, the money… Did you get all of it? You didn't go asking people for help again, did you?"Her fingers tightened weakly around my hand.I bent down, tucked the blanket in around her, and softened my voice. "Mom, it's okay. I already paid for it. It's bonuses and commission from my job, all aboveboard."You just focus on resting and getting ready for surgery. Let me worry about the money. Dr. Lane said the odds are really good. Once it's done, you're going to start getting better."Tears pooled in Mom's cloudy eyes as she squeezed my hand. "Okay. I'll do what you say and get ready for the surgery. Cass, you've gone through so much because of me…"I gave her a reassuring smile. "It's nothing. As long as you get better, that's all that matters to

Cold sweat beaded on Joe's forehead as he forced a shaky smile that made him look as if he were about to cry."I'll cooperate. Of course, I'll cooperate. But, officer, this has to be some kind of misunderstanding. We can sort it out internally. Accounting must've messed up the numbers. It's just a small mix-up."The officer's voice left no room for argument. "We'll see if it's a misunderstanding after we've checked. Please take us to your finance department. We need to review the related accounts and supporting documents."Everyone in the office froze. A ripple of whispers spread through the room, drowning out the usual background noise.The official from the Department of Labor fixed Joe with a hard look. "Mr. Watson, you just said accounting messed up the numbers. In that case, I need you to turn over the correct financial records right now, especially anything involving Mr. Golding."His gaze shifted to Sasha. "And the paperwork for Ms. Watson's bonus."Joe was drenched in col