Fired For Leaking Secrets To A Stray Cat
On the first work day after the holidays, Samuel Cooper, the department director, suddenly corners me at my workplace with an HR executive and two security guards.
"Levi Young, you are fired! Now, hand over your work badge!"
I frown instantly at Samuel. As I look at the growing crowd, I reply calmly, "Mr. Cooper, are you burning bridges now?"
The Christmas holidays have lasted for nine days. But I'm the only one who has been working throughout the holidays. As soon as work starts after the holidays, Samuel wants to fire me right away.
Samuel huffs coldly at me. "You leaked the company's core secrets! The fact that I'm not demanding compensation from you shows how kind-hearted I am! How dare you proclaim your so-called grievances before me!"
"I… leaked the company's secrets?"
I've been working at this company for five years. Sure, I've managed countless projects, but I have never made any mistakes as well.
The sight of my stunned expression makes Samuel scoff in return.
"That's enough. Cut it with the act! The security camera in the office has recorded everything clearly! On the night of Christmas Eve, you recited a long string of numbers and alphabets into your phone! What else could it be other than an encrypted message?"
I'm left feeling flabbergasted for a few more seconds before realization dawns on me.
The thing is… I was sharing the Wi-Fi password to a stray at the company that night!