The Bonus That Broke the Company
"It's just a misunderstanding. We've delayed the bonus a bit, but taxes will be filed. We won't deny anyone their legal pay."
He chuckled ingratiatingly. "All a big mix-up. Check out your account."
I pulled out my phone and opened my banking app. About 1.1 million dollars had landed five minutes ago.
"See? It's in your account now, and the taxes have been handled," he added with a sly grin.
I sneered inwardly. My rightful money was finally safe, and now my mom's treatment could proceed.
Still, the matter of those fraudulent contracts remained, and there was no escaping that. As we delved deeper, piling up reviewed ledgers and contracts, Alex pointed to a specific entry and questioned, "What'