Ham for Shares? Fine, Enjoy Losing Everything
I lead my team to develop a new drug formula that passed its first clinical trial. It becomes the key to the company's IPO. So, the board votes unanimously to award me an additional 5% in shares.
But at the celebration party, my shares turn into three hams.
I assume it is a prank by my colleagues.
But to my surprise, Draco Faraday looks at me with disgust and says, "Don't think I don't know. You used your position as team leader to assign all the experimentation to Avery. Then, you take the credit for the results. This reward should go to her. As for you, you should be satisfied with the ham!"
Seeing Avery Blake looking both flattered and overwhelmed, I am rendered speechless.
I argue, "Avery is an art major. Does she even understand chemical formulas?"
Draco's expression darkens. "Cross-disciplinary expertise is her strength, not a weakness. I won't argue with you this time. If it happens again, I'll fire you!”
When I try to defend myself, he snaps, "Starting today, Avery is the team leader. You should get a taste of how it feels to be exploited."
I look at him in disbelief for a moment before nodding forcefully with a sneer. "Fine. From now on, I won't assist if the projects run into any issues. Don't regret it."
Draco looks at Avery approvingly."The only thing I regret is not making Avery the person in charge sooner."