The Prize Box Betrayal
At the company's annual gala, my CEO girlfriend made a special exception for the new intern and let him draw from the prize box as many times as he wanted.
The first time, he drew my $300,000 year-end bonus.
He blinked at me and laughed. "Sorry, Evan. But you're such a good guy. You won't hold it against me, right?"
The second time, he drew my vice president position.
My girlfriend, Vanessa Sloane, did not hesitate. She ordered on the spot, "Clear out the vice president's office immediately. From now on, he can transfer over and work as Ryan's assistant."
The third time, he drew a public three-minute French kiss with Vanessa.
Amid the cheering, Vanessa blushed and kissed him with lingering enthusiasm.
Only after she caught sight of my stiff expression did she pull away, still unsatisfied, and say impatiently, "Ryan won the prize. This is a company benefit. You're a grown man. Don't be so petty."
I let out a cold laugh, lowered my head, and texted the chairman at corporate headquarters.
"Since when does our annual gala include a benefit where the CEO has to kiss someone?"
"Dad."