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00:00At the year-end company party, everyone celebrated Cloud Peak Project's success.
00:03I went on stage amidst the cheers.
00:05Susan Snakes suddenly grabbed my mic.
00:07She smiled and deleted my name from the lead developer's slide.
00:09She replaced it with her own.
00:10Don't get me wrong.
00:11Dylan Patel just ran some errands for me.
00:12I built the core architecture all night.
00:14Dylan, you're still young.
00:15There will be plenty of chances.
00:17I'll gladly take the $150K bonus and the promotion.
00:20She looked at me provocatively.
00:21Colleagues gave me sympathetic looks.
00:22Some whispered that Susan was too greedy.
00:24Others mocked me for being a coward.
00:26I didn't argue.
00:26I didn't make a scene.
00:27I silently took a step back, handing over the liability agreement.
00:30You're right, Susan.
00:31The capable do more.
00:32You should sign the final acceptance, too.
00:34Susan smiled and took the document.
00:36She quickly signed her name on it.
00:37After the party, Susan couldn't wait to bring her people into my office.
00:40Dylan, since you're just an errand boy, you don't deserve this private office.
00:43She ordered them to stuff my things into a cardboard box.
00:45That storage desk in the corner has fast internet.
00:48Go sit over there.
00:48You have nothing to do anyway.
00:49I watched my office supplies getting thrown into the trash.
00:51I was a bit upset.
00:52Susan, do you have to be this ruthless?
00:54Susan sneered, poking my chest with her red mail.
00:56Ruthless?
00:57These are the workplace rules.
00:58You have no connections or backing.
00:59You deserve to be stepped on.
01:00Just then, the email chime echoed across the floor.
01:02The company reward notice was out.
01:04Susan took all credit for Cloud Peak Project.
01:05Not only did she get the $150,000 bonus, but she was also nominated for vice president.
01:09The colleagues who pitied me earlier instantly changed their tune.
01:11I knew it.
01:12This project needed Ms. Snake to lead it.
01:13Dylan doesn't have what it takes.
01:15Everyone gathered around Susan.
01:16They handed her water, massaged her shoulders, and belittled me to flatter her.
01:18Susan shot me a smug look and said loudly,
01:20I'm buying afternoon tea for everyone.
01:22It's on me.
01:22She walked over to me on purpose and slammed a cup of hot water hard on the edge of my
01:26desk.
01:26The water splashed out, burning the back of my hand red.
01:28Dylan, just drink this.
01:29Cool off and don't be too bitter.
01:31The crowd burst into laughter.
01:32I said nothing, quietly wiping the water off my hand.
01:34I took out my phone.
01:35I hosted a virtual lucky draw in the group.
01:37I captained it.
01:37Big congrats to our new VP, Susan, you're the goat.
01:39The group chat went silent for a second before they were spamming the chat while trying to
01:42snag the lucky draw.
01:43So generous.
01:44Susan looked at her phone with a hint of disdain on her face.
01:45Glad you know your place.
01:46Then she arrogantly warned me.
01:47As long as you keep your mouth shut and work hard for me, I won't treat you bad.
01:50I immediately bowed and nodded, looking very flattering.
01:53Don't worry, Susan.
01:53I'll be obedient.
01:54Oh, this is the final handover list.
01:56The tech details are all in there.
01:57Please sign it.
01:58Susan didn't even read it.
01:58She was too immersed in her promotion.
02:00She picked up a pen and quickly signed her name.
02:02All right, don't bother me with trivial things.
02:04I'm someone making strategic decisions now.
02:06Looking at her flamboyant signature, I kept my head down.
02:08A subtle smirk crept onto my lips.
02:10That wasn't a normal handover form.
02:11It was a confirmation, a waiver naming her as the sole developer.
02:13By signing it, any issues during the project would be her responsibility.
02:16The celebration was barely over before Susan found herself in hot water.
02:18The client suddenly sent an email.
02:19They wanted a high concurrency stress test, and they specifically asked the project leads
02:23to present it.
02:24Susan stared at the red error codes.
02:26Her eyes almost popped out.
02:27She knew nothing about coding.
02:28She couldn't even open the terminal.
02:29She could only read from the slides.
02:30She ran to my corner desk in a panic, her heels clicking loudly on the floor.
02:34Dylan, write an auto-demo script for me.
02:36Her tone was still tough, as if it was my duty.
02:38I typed on the keyboard without looking up.
02:39My fingers quickly typed out commands.
02:41Susan, I'm just an errand boy now, especially since you took back my permissions for the core project.
02:45I couldn't help even if I wanted to.
02:46Susan grew anxious.
02:47She slammed her hand on my keyboard.
02:49Cut the crap.
02:49I'll give you temporary access.
02:50If you can't even handle this, I'll fire you right now.
02:53Colleagues around us looked over.
02:54Their eyes were full of schadenfreude as they waited to see me make a fool of myself.
02:57I pretended to shiver in fear.
02:58I stood up meekly and hunched my shoulders.
02:59Please don't fire me.
03:00I have a mortgage to pay and elderly parents to support.
03:03Seeing her threats work, Susan looked relaxed.
03:05She tossed two stacks of cash on the desk.
03:06Here's $3,000.
03:07Fix it.
03:07And the money is yours.
03:08Fail, and you can pack your bags.
03:10I stared at the $3,000 in gold, acting like I was blinded by grief.
03:13Sure, sure.
03:13Thanks for the opportunity, Susan.
03:15I'll write it now.
03:15It'll be done soon.
03:16I took the temporary permissions and wrote a script at top speed.
03:18Deep in the back end, where the logic got too complex for her,
03:21I hit a little Easter egg, one that triggered at a specific time.
03:24After getting the script, Susan demoed it successfully.
03:27Watching the data run smoothly, our boss nodded frequently.
03:30He praised Susan as a rare talent.
03:31Susan's face glowed with pride.
03:32She basked in the nonstop flattery, smiling so broadly that her caked on makeup cracked.
03:35After the meeting, she brought a bunch of her lackeys to take back the $3,000.
03:38Under the pretext of project security, she sent the IT guys to format my computer.
03:41Dylan, it's not that I don't trust you.
03:42It's company policy.
03:43Better safe than sorry.
03:44I deleted all the backups and logs, so they won't get leaked.
03:47After all, this is core company secret.
03:49She looked down on me.
03:50To her, I was a spent resource.
03:51As for the $3,000, I'll put it on your tab.
03:53We'll process it at year end.
03:55She walked away in her high heels, without even looking at me.
03:58I looked at the empty computer screen.
03:59I wasn't angry.
04:00I almost laughed out loud instead.
04:01Delete it.
04:01The cleaner, the better.
04:02She personally destroyed the only proof of her innocence.
04:05She completely cut off her own escape route.
04:06Now, even God himself couldn't save her.
04:08She personally destroyed the only proof of her innocence.
04:10She completely cut off her own escape route.
04:11Now, even God himself couldn't save her.
04:13The day the bonus arrived, Susan bought a red Porsche.
04:16She parked her car front and center at the main entrance, desperate for the spotlight.
04:19She posed by it for half an hour.
04:21On social media, she posted the wheel and an Hermes bag, along with the cover of the liability form.
04:25The caption read,
04:26Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
04:27The post was swarming with likes and comments from colleagues, all wagging their tails like laugh dogs.
04:30When I saw this post, I was eating noodles in the pantry.
04:32The room smelled like braised beef.
04:34A female colleague mocked me loudly, making sure I could hear her.
04:37Oh, some people are destined to be grunts forever.
04:39Look at Ms. Snake.
04:40That's a true queen.
04:41A real winner in life.
04:42Exactly.
04:42Don't blame others for stealing your credit if you're incompetent.
04:44The workplace is a battlefield.
04:45A loss is a loss.
04:46When a man falls, everyone pushes.
04:47Those who used to call me bro for free food now step on me to suck up the Susan.
04:50Then, our boss's secretary ran in with huge news.
04:53Next Monday, the big boss, Shay Shaw, is coming.
04:55He wants to see the core engines throughput in real time.
04:57The whole company was in an uproar.
04:59Shay, the boss from HQ, was the only one who called the shots.
05:01One word from him decided our fate.
05:03Shay, the boss from HQ, was the only one who called the shot.
05:05One word from him decided our fate.
05:06When Susan heard this, she flushed with excitement, almost spilling her coffee.
05:10To show everyone how hands-on she was, she rejected help from the tech team.
05:13I will present it to Mr. Shaw myself to show HQ what I am truly capable of.
05:16The VP position is mine.
05:17She ran into me in the pantry.
05:18She stopped on purpose and fanned the air in disgust.
05:20See, Dylan?
05:21The project runs fine without you.
05:22You're just a coding tool.
05:24Easily replaceable.
05:25She looks down at my instant noodles.
05:26Her contempt was overflowing.
05:28I slurped some noodles and drank the soup clean, not leaving a single drop.
05:30Then I looked up with a fawning smile, acting utterly humble.
05:33You're right, Susan.
05:34I'm just a tool.
05:35You are the queen.
05:36Wishing you a great show next week.
05:37Carry me with you once you're at the top.
05:39Glad you know your place.
05:40Late at night, my phone buzzed.
05:41The screen glared in the dark.
05:43It was a voice message from Susan.
05:44Her tone remained as bossy as ever as she barked orders at me.
05:46Write me a speech by tomorrow morning.
05:48Highlight my innovative thinking and details of my write-all-night PR efforts.
05:52Don't write about boring code.
05:53Make it sound fancy.
05:54If it's bad, expect a dismissal letter.
05:56Don't blame me for being heartless.
05:57Listening to the message, I gave a cold sneer.
05:59I tapped lightly on the screen and replied with one word.
06:01Okay.
06:01With Shay arriving tomorrow, Susan finally showed her true colors before clocking off.
06:04Flanks by the HR manager, she cornered me at my desk, holding a pre-printed document.
06:08Dylan, it's verified you've been slacking at work with a bad attitude, severely affecting
06:12the team vibe.
06:12She threw a severance agreement in my face.
06:14Sign it.
06:15Immediately.
06:15Pack up and get lost.
06:16I already had your things packed.
06:18Susan threw a severance agreement in my face.
06:20Sign it.
06:20Immediately.
06:21Pack up and get lost.
06:22I already had your things packed.
06:24There was dead silence around.
06:25No one there to speak up for me.
06:26You could even hear breathing.
06:27I looked at her face, twisted with excitement.
06:29I knew exactly what she was doing.
06:30She was burning the bridge, leaving no way out.
06:32With Shay's visit looming over us, she feared I'd talk out of turn to steal her thunder
06:35or cause any trouble.
06:36So she had to kick me out completely now to end any future risk.
06:39Susan, do you have to be this cruel?
06:41I just finished your speech for you.
06:43It's still warm from the printer.
06:45Shut up.
06:45I know exactly what you're thinking.
06:47Keeping you here is a ticking time bomb.
06:48I wouldn't be able to sleep.
06:49Get lost before I call security on you.
06:51It'll be ugly for everyone.
06:52I took a deep breath.
06:53Taking the pen, I signed the agreement.
06:55The pen tip almost tore the paper.
06:56Fine.
06:57Go.
06:57While packing up, I intentionally placed a black flash drive in the most obvious spot.
07:00These are the final docks and keys.
07:02The backups are all in there.
07:04Don't lose it.
07:05Susan snatched the flash drive, cautiously plugging it in to check.
07:07Seeing all the files were there,
07:09she sighed in relief.
07:10A victor smile appeared on her face.
07:11Glad you're smart.
07:12Don't let me see you in this industry again
07:13or I'll crush you every time.
07:15Holding my box,
07:15I walked to the elevator under everyone's gaze,
07:17looking utterly desolate.
07:18Holding my box,
07:19I walked to the elevator under everyone's gaze,
07:20looking utterly desolate.
07:21Passing by Susan's desk,
07:22I stopped in my tracks,
07:23watching her order someone around.
07:24Projecting the slides from the flash drive
07:25onto the big screen for a test run,
07:27she looked full of herself.
07:28I suddenly leaned in and said,
07:29Susan, a friendly reminder,
07:31the auth code for the core algorithm expires tonight at midnight.
07:34Remember to renew it.
07:35Susan was busy adjusting the slide fonts.
07:37She rolled her eyes dismissively,
07:38without looking back.
07:39Don't scare me with your technical jargon.
07:40The project is already delivered.
07:42What expiration date?
07:43Crazy for money, huh?
07:44Get lost.
07:44I'm annoyed just hearing your voice.
07:46I shrugged and said no more.
07:47I turned and stepped into the elevator.
07:48When I walked out the front doors with my box,
07:50the cold wind hit my face,
07:50but I felt incredibly liberated.
07:52I took on my phone.
07:53A red countdown button showed on the screen.
07:54It was the remote control terminal
07:55for Cloud Peak Project's trial version core.
07:57I glanced back at the brightly lit building,
07:58a smile curling on my lips.
07:59Susan, since you want this project so much,
08:01I'll give you an unforgettable gift.
08:03I pressed the red button.
08:04Remote log off.
08:04A line popped up.
08:05Command sent.
08:06Core parts will self-destruct in 12 hours.
08:08A line popped up.
08:09Command sent.
08:10Core parts will self-destruct in 12 hours.
08:12Tomorrow at 9 a.m. was when Shay started his visit.
08:14By then, Susan would be totally ruined.
08:16Since she loved stealing credit so much,
08:17I would make sure it burned her alive.
08:19For Shay's visit,
08:19they rolled out a 15-foot red carpet at the entrance,
08:21flanked by towering floral arrangements.
08:22Even the guards wore brand new uniforms.
08:24Susan wore a borrowed haute couture dress.
08:25She even hired a makeup artist.
08:27With that set up,
08:28you'd think she was walking the Oscars.
08:29She stood at the gate,
08:30smiling brighter than the flowers.
08:32She even opened the car door for Shay.
08:33Bowing so low, she almost touched the ground.
08:34Shay swept into the room,
08:35flanked by his entourage.
08:36He had a commanding presence.
08:37Susan stepped on stage in sky-high heels.
08:39She confidently opened the slides
08:40and talked about how she worked tirelessly
08:41to overcome the hurdles.
08:42For this core algorithm,
08:44I pulled three all-nighters.
08:45I lost so much hair.
08:46I couldn't even care when my boyfriend left me.
08:47She played the room like a pro,
08:48even producing crocodile tears at the perfect moment.
08:50She lightly dabbed the corners of her eyes,
08:51careful not to smudge her makeup.
08:52Her acting rivaled a movie queen.
08:53Though it was hard,
08:54seeing the project come to life
08:55made it all worth it.
08:57Though it was hard,
08:58seeing the project come to life
08:59made it all worth it.
09:00For the company,
09:01I'd give everything.
09:02The admin girls below clapped frantically.
09:03Their hands turned red.
09:05Shay nodded often.
09:06His eyes were full of approval.
09:07He turned to his secretary and said,
09:08You don't see this kind of grit
09:08and drive in young people anymore.
09:10We must promote her.
09:11I think the VP seat is a perfect fit for her.
09:12This was basically announcing publicly
09:13that the VP spot was Susan's.
09:15Susan heard it.
09:16She couldn't hold back her smile.
09:17The client rep, Luca Miller,
09:18was a strict tech geek.
09:18He frowned and adjusted his glasses,
09:20boldly interrupting Susan's narcissism.
09:21Miss Snake,
09:22your slides are amazing,
09:23but we want to see the live data dashboard run.
09:25Algorithm stability is what matters most.
09:27Anyone can talk a big game,
09:28but data doesn't lie.
09:29Susan confidently switched screens,
09:31twirling her laser pointer quickly.
09:32The red dot danced on the screen.
09:33No problem.
09:34Our system stability is top in the industry.
09:36It can definitely stand the test.
09:37Please, look.
09:38On the big screen,
09:38the loading screen appeared smoothly.
09:40The progress bar filled up quickly.
09:41Green indicator lights were flashing.
09:42Susan gave Shay a reassuring look,
09:44hardly hiding her smug grin.
09:45She was already mentally spending that bonus.
09:47The data bar charts on screen jumped wildly.
09:49The data bar charts on screen jumped wildly.
09:51Red and green lines intertwined together,
09:53looking very high tech.
09:53Susan pointed at the screen,
09:54strained her back,
09:55and started talking serious nonsense.
09:56Everyone, please look.
09:57This is our original AI algorithm engine,
09:59capable of autonomous load balancing
10:00and handling tier one data.
10:02She opened her arms,
10:03glowing as she enjoyed everyone's applause.
10:04Sitting in the cafe across the street,
10:06I watched the live video on my phone.
10:07With a slight smile on my lips,
10:08I counted to three in my head.
10:09In the middle of the screen,
10:10a giant red warning box suddenly popped up.
10:12At the same time,
10:12a deafening alarm ripped through the room.
10:14Everyone was stunned.
10:15The air instantly froze.
10:16You could hear a pin drop.
10:17Shay's smile froze.
10:18His mouth twitched.
10:19His teacup paused in midair.
10:21Water spilled and burned him,
10:22but he didn't react.
10:23Susan froze for a second.
10:24The smile instantly froze on her face.
10:25She scrambled to click the close button.
10:26Oh, it might be an antivirus false alarm.
10:28Don't panic.
10:29The tech team often makes these mistakes.
10:30I'll dock their pay later.
10:31While forcing an explanation,
10:32she clicked the mouse frantically.
10:33The staccato snaps,
10:34echoing through the room.
10:35While forcing an explanation,
10:36she clicked the mouse frantically.
10:37The staccato snaps,
10:38echoing through the room.
10:39Fine sweat beaded on her forehead,
10:40running down her cheeks
10:41and ruining her foundation.
10:42The more she clicked,
10:42more pop-ups appeared.
10:43Dense windows spread like a virus,
10:44covering the entire screen.
10:45Even the pretty slides were covered.
10:47Then, a second,
10:48deadlier pop-up jumped out.
10:49Black text slammed
10:49against a solid crimson background.
10:50The font was bolded
10:51and doubled in size.
10:52Illegal copy detected.
10:53Poor code signature mismatch.
10:54Starting self-destruct.
10:55Susan totally panicked.
11:02She tried to force restart the system.
11:04She even bent down
11:04to replug the power cord,
11:05looking like a madwoman.
11:06But the boot screen
11:07wasn't the company logo.
11:08It became a huge scrolling tech.
11:09The font was terrifyingly large
11:10and glaringly red.
11:11Each letter seemed to be
11:12mocking her incompetence.
11:13Then, the meeting room speakers
11:14played Susan's familiar voice.
11:15I had turned the volume to the map.
11:16It was the voice message
11:17she sent me days ago.
11:18I set it on loop.
11:30The audio echoed
11:31in the large meeting room
11:32over and over again.
11:33The audio was clear,
11:33carrying her unique arrogance and greed.
11:35Find some open-source filler
11:36to make it look real.
11:36The boss doesn't understand anyway.
11:37Her face instantly turned pale as paper.
11:39Her lips trembled,
11:39unable to form a word.
11:40It was as if her bones were pulled out.
11:41She slumped on the podium.
11:42Shay's face turned black as soot.
11:43Veins bulged on his forehead.
11:45Luca directly slammed his folder,
11:46hard on the table.
11:47Is this your professionalism?
11:48What a joke.
11:49The room was dead silent.
11:50Only that audio message
11:51kept playing tirelessly on loop,
11:52striking her pride
11:53like a physical blow.
11:54This was her so-called
11:55all-night VR.
11:55This was her so-called
11:56original algorithm.
11:57Every bit of her carefully polished image
11:59shattered,
11:59exposing the vile reality beneath.
12:01Shay slammed the table and stood up.
12:02The solid wood table banged loudly.
12:03The teacups on it were knocked over.
12:05Boiling water spilled all over the table,
12:06but no one dared to wipe it.
12:07Is this your original algorithm?
12:08Is this the result of your all-nighters?
12:09She pointed at Susan's nose,
12:10his finger trembling with anger,
12:11and sprayed spit directly on her face.
12:13What do you think this company is?
12:14Are you playing us all for fools?
12:15Where is your professionalism?
12:16What do you think this company is?
12:17Are you playing us for fools?
12:18Where is your professionalism?
12:19Susan panicked.
12:20Tears and snot ran down her face.
12:22Her perfect makeup was a total mess.
12:23She looked pathetic and ridiculous.
12:24She was snarling at anyone with an earshot,
12:25her eyes darting everywhere.
12:26She finally pointed at Jack Moore,
12:27the tech director.
12:28They set me up.
12:29It was them.
12:29The tech team gave me that version.
12:31No, they're jealous of my promotion.
12:32I'm innocent.
12:32I was framed.
12:33Boss, you have to believe me.
12:34I've been nothing but loyal.
12:35Jack was fed up to the back teeth.
12:36He stood right up.
12:37His chair screeched against the floor.
12:39He slammed his laptop on the table,
12:41showing the detailed backend logs.
12:43Miss Snake, you need proof for that.
12:44All code commits are from your account.
12:46The IP address is your office, too.
12:48To stop us from stealing your credit,
12:49you revoked everyone's edit access.
12:50We only had read-only access.
12:51We couldn't even change a comma.
12:53We won't take the fall for this.
12:54We wouldn't dare.
12:55You're on your own.
12:55The evidence was solid.
12:56It was undeniable.
12:57She couldn't weasel her way out.
12:58Luca sneered.
12:59He stood up and fixed his suit.
13:00His eyes were full of pure disgust.
13:02Your company lacks basic integrity.
13:03We won't tolerate this kind of fraud.
13:05Luca sneered.
13:06He stood up and fixed his suit.
13:07His eyes were full of pure disgust.
13:08Your company lacks basic integrity.
13:10We won't tolerate this kind of fraud.
13:11This is outright business fraud.
13:13The contract is terminated.
13:13Expect a letter from our lawyers.
13:14We will pursue this to the end,
13:15and we'll notify the whole industry.
13:16With that, Luca and his team walked right out.
13:18The doors slammed shut behind them.
13:21Stray on the floor.
13:22Glass shards scattered everywhere.
13:23You've ruined us, he roared at Susan.
13:25We have to pay huge penalty fees now.
13:26Selling everything you own wouldn't cover the cost.
13:27Can you afford this?
13:28Susan broke down in tears.
13:29Suddenly, she thought of something.
13:30A vicious gleam flashed in her eyes.
13:31It was her very last straw.
13:32It's Dylan.
13:33Dylan Patel set me up.
13:34He wrote the code.
13:35He tampered with the code.
13:36I'm going to sue him.
13:37He ruined me.
13:37She grabbed her phone with a shaking grip,
13:39dialing my number.
13:39Her fingers trembled as she put it on speaker.
13:41She wanted me to take the fall.
13:42The call connected.
13:43My lazy voice echoed through the room.
13:45I sounded a bit hoarse from just waking up,
13:46munching on chips.
13:57I chuckled lightly.
14:00My tone was calm, infuriatingly calm.
14:02Miss Snake, watch what you say.
14:03Don't make false claims.
14:04I've already quit.
14:04I'm a free man now.
14:05My handover form clearly stated
14:07that you are solely in charge of the project,
14:08and the code was approved by you.
14:09You signed it so eagerly back then.
14:11You didn't even glance at it.
14:12Trying to back out now?
14:13Susan was hysterical on the phone.
14:14Her voice cracked from shouting.
14:15It sounded like nails on a chalkboard.
14:16It pierced everyone's eardrums.
14:18You set me up.
14:18You gave me the wrong code on purpose.
14:20I'll call the cops on you.
14:20I'll send you to jail.
14:21You'll rot in prison.
14:22I spoke calmly into the phone.
14:23Everyone heard me loud and clear.
14:25I took my time,
14:25like I was telling someone else's story.
14:27Miss Snake, drop the act.
14:28You're overdoing it.
14:28You deserve an Oscar for this.
14:30On that lifetime liability form,
14:31it's written in black and white.
14:32The dev promises all code is original.
14:34Didn't you claim you built the core setup?
14:36Why blame it on me now?
14:37That makes no sense.
14:38Chase snatched Susan's phone.
14:39He roared at me,
14:40his voice deafening.
14:41Spit flew everywhere.
14:42Dylan, what exactly do you know?
14:43Spit it out.
14:44No more riddles,
14:45or I'll sue you too.
14:46Dylan, what exactly do you know?
14:47Spit it out.
14:48No more riddles,
14:49or I'll sue you too.
14:50I paused on purpose,
14:51taking a sip of water to clear my throat.
14:52I kindly reminded him.
14:54Boss, have the auditors check Miss Snake's expenses
14:55from last week.
14:56That's solid proof.
14:57Finance will catch it instantly.
14:58That so-called original algorithm?
14:59I wrote the core trial version.
15:01Or why would it play her audio so perfectly?
15:02But Miss Snake, you probably forgot.
15:04The company account approved $7,000 for tech procurement
15:06to buy the official license for you.
15:07To pocket that money,
15:08you forced me to write code for free
15:09and used a shady online gig site
15:10to issue a $7,000 fake invoice for cash.
15:12The site is called CodeRap LLC.
15:13They launder money with fake invoices.
15:15For that $7,000,
15:16you didn't even do license verification.
15:17You just used my bugged code.
15:18Greed really does kill, huh?
15:19Oh, right.
15:20She claimed $7,000 for reimbursement,
15:21but she only spent $70 on the fake invoice.
15:23The remaining $6,930 went into her pocket.
15:25Those words dropped like a bombshell.
15:26It completely shocked the whole room.
15:28Everyone gasped in horror.
15:29Their eyes were filled with disbelief.
15:30The Cloud Peak Project wasn't just stolen.
15:32It was a complete shoddy mess.
15:33And it involved embezzlement.
15:34That was a real crime.
15:36She was going straight to prison.
15:37The Cloud Peak Project wasn't just stolen.
15:39It was a complete shoddy mess.
15:40And it involved embezzlement.
15:41That was a real crime.
15:42She was going straight to prison.
15:43The room was in an uproar.
15:45Coworkers whispered.
15:45Looking at her was shock and disgust,
15:47like she was on death row.
15:48Oh my God.
15:49Showing a $70 code to boss?
15:50She's out of her mind.
15:52She's got some nerve.
15:53She stole $7,000?
15:54She chose money over her life.
15:55She played herself.
15:56Shay was purple with rage.
15:57He violently smashed the phone.
15:58It was the latest model he bought lately.
15:59The screen shattered instantly.
16:01It sounded like Susan's death knell.
16:02Restrain her.
16:03Don't let her escape.
16:04Auditors, step in right now.
16:05Investigate everything.
16:06Don't miss a single cent.
16:07Security, where are you?
16:08Block the doors.
16:09Don't let a fly get out.
16:10Several guards rushed in.
16:11They grabbed Susan by her arms.
16:12Their moves were rough,
16:13showing no mercy at all,
16:14and hauled her away like a carcass.
16:15Susan struggled desperately.
16:16Her couture dress was torn askew,
16:18revealing her cheap underwear.
16:19The strap snapped,
16:19leaving a red mark on her skin.
16:20Her hair was a mess.
16:21Her makeup was smudged all over.
16:22Her mascara dissolved into black streaks.
16:23She looked like a lunatic from an asylum.
16:25Let me go.
16:26I'm the VP.
16:26You can't arrest me.
16:27I have shares.
16:28I'm a senior member.
16:28Let me go.
16:29I'm the VP.
16:30You can't arrest me.
16:30I have shares.
16:31I'm a senior member.
16:32Boss, I'm innocent.
16:33Dylan is lying.
16:34He's slandering me.
16:35He's just jealous.
16:36But no one bought her nonsense anymore.
16:37They all laughed at the joke.
16:39Some even recorded with their phones,
16:40ready to post it online.
16:41No one sympathized.
16:42They took photos and sent them to group chat.
16:43Camera flashes went off constantly,
16:45immortalizing her ugly side.
16:46The captions were all the same.
16:47Karma's a bitch.
16:48Greed destroys.
16:48Play stupid games.
16:49Win stupid prizes.
16:50The audit results came out instantly.
16:51It was shockingly fast.
16:52In 30 minutes,
16:53they exposed all her dirty secrets,
16:54including the office toilet paper
16:55she'd been pilfering.
16:56She didn't just fake the project.
16:57She embezzled tens of thousands
16:58through ghost expenses
16:59and submitted stacks of forged taxi receipts
17:00with sequential serial numbers.
17:02Shay looked at the audit report.
17:03His hands were shaking.
17:03He was that furious.
17:04His blood pressure must have hit 200.
17:05The legal manager was expressionless.
17:06He took out the lifetime liability form,
17:08adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses,
17:09and stared coldly.
17:10Miss Snake, according to the terms,
17:11you are liable for all economic losses.
17:13You sign this yourself.
17:14You can't deny it.
17:15You cost us $700,000,
17:16including penalty fees to the client,
17:17reputation damages,
17:18and the wasted R&D cost.
17:19You sign this yourself.
17:20You can't deny it.
17:20You cost us $700,000,
17:22including penalty fees to the client,
17:23reputation damages,
17:24and the wasted R&D cost.
17:25If you fail to pay,
17:25we'll freeze all your assets
17:27and press criminal charges.
17:28You'll spend your life paying off this debt.
17:30$700,000?
17:31Hearing this number,
17:32Susan rolled her eyes back,
17:33collapsing on the floor.
17:33Like her soul was sucked out,
17:35she slumped like unformed clay.
17:36Her brand new Porsche and her Mez bag
17:37instantly became collateral.
17:39But they were secondhand.
17:40They were worthless,
17:41even hardly covering the interest,
17:42just a drop in the bucket.
17:42She crawled to Shay,
17:43crying,
17:44and hugged his leg,
17:44begging.
17:45She wiped snot on his fancy suit.
17:46It was disgusting.
17:47Boss, I was wrong.
17:48Please let me go.
17:49I'll return all the money.
17:50I'll work for free.
17:50I'll be your slave.
17:51Please don't call the cops.
17:52I have old folks at home.
17:53I can't go to jail.
17:54I'm not even married.
17:54I don't want to ruin my life.
17:55Shay kicked her away in disgust,
17:57like kicking away smelly trash.
17:58He turned around coldly,
17:59not even looking at her.
18:00Explain it to the cops.
18:01We don't feed parasites
18:01or ungrateful snakes.
18:07Sirens blared downstairs.
18:08Red and blue lights flashed,
18:09piercing the daytime noise.
18:10The cops walked in,
18:11arresting Susan for fraud and embezzlement.
18:13They put her in handcuffs.
18:15That click sounded so sweet,
18:16like the most beautiful melody.
18:18The light in her eyes dimmed completely.
18:19Only endless fear and despair remained.
18:21She feared the life behind bars.
18:23As a former key employee,
18:24Shay personally called me back.
18:26When I walked into the company,
18:27I was treated like a hero.
18:28I seemed to be the real boss here.
18:29The receptionist pressed the elevator for me,
18:31smiling sweetly and radiantly.
18:32She practically threw herself at me.
18:33Coworkers called me Mr. Patel.
18:35Shay shook my hand,
18:35looking guilty.
18:36He even poured tea for me himself.
18:38His hand shook,
18:38spilling the tea.
18:39Dylan, I was so blind.
18:40I wrongly blamed you.
18:41You're the hero of this company.
18:42I'll make up for your grievances.
18:43Well, I've cleared out Susan's office.
18:45It's yours from now on.
18:46Tell me if you need anything else.
18:48Double salary.
18:48Max stock options.
18:49As long as you come back.
18:50You run the tech department now.
18:51No one will give you attitude ever again.
18:52I watched Susan pushed into the cop car.
18:54She looked back.
18:55Her eyes were full of regret and envy.
18:56Tears washed off her fake lashes.
18:57I watched Susan pushed into the cop car.
18:59She looked back.
19:00Her eyes were full of regret and envy.
19:01Tears washed off her fake lashes.
19:03I waved at her with a faint smile on my face.
19:05There was no pity in my gaze.
19:06You brought this on yourself.
19:08Enjoy this day in prison.
19:09It's a very long sentence.
19:09Susan's arrest shocked the entire industry.
19:11She became the ultimate cautionary tale.
19:12Headhunters blacklisted her.
19:13She had been uninstalled from the industry.
19:15Her proud Cloud Peak project became a total joke.
19:17People mocked her over dinner chats.
19:19And I took over the mess.
19:21I became the savior.
19:22Using my real core code,
19:23I fixed the system in three days.
19:25It passed the stress test.
19:26The score doubled from before.
19:27It was an absolute crushing defeat.
19:28Watching messy code smoothed out by me,
19:29I felt better than finding free money.
19:31This was a tech guy's finest hour.
19:33The client didn't just resign.
19:34They added to the budget
19:35and demanded I be in charge long term.
19:36They even tried to poach me to their HQ,
19:37offering a sky high salary.
19:38The co-workers who used to mock men
19:40now lined up to bring me coffee daily
19:41with every flavor on the menu.
19:42Terrified of upsetting me.
19:43The co-workers who used to mock men-o
19:44lined up to bring me coffee daily
19:46with every flavor on the menu.
19:47Terrified of upsetting me.
19:47Mr. Patel, your favorite iced
19:49Americano with less ice.
19:50Sugar-free.
19:50I ran two blocks for this.
19:51Try it, Mr. Patel.
19:52Susan's desk was a bad luck magnet.
19:53I bring in some expert
19:54to rearrange everything
19:55into a wealth-attracting layout.
19:56Hope you like it.
19:57Seeing their flattering faces,
19:58I just found it funny.
19:59This is human nature.
20:00They side with the winner.
20:00They were frighteningly realistic.
20:02In my spacious private office,
20:03I sat in Susan's old ergonomic chair.
20:05The leather felt really nice.
20:06I locked the new liability form away.
20:08This time, it only had my name.
20:09Every word represented absolute power.
20:11No one could steal it again.
20:12Susan's parents came to cause a scene.
20:13The two elders cried loudly,
20:15rolling around on the floor
20:15and begged me to sign a letter of leniency.
20:17Their tantrum was so ugly.
20:18Dylan, be the bigger person.
20:19Susan knows she was wrong.
20:20Please let her go.
20:21She's just a child.
20:22We'll kneel for you.
20:23For the sake of us old folks,
20:24please spare her.
20:25Don't be so ruthless.
20:26A crowd gathered around
20:26pointing and whispering
20:27like they were watching a circus act.
20:29A crowd gathered around
20:29pointing and whispering
20:30like they were watching a circus act.
20:31I looked at them coldly
20:32and called for security,
20:33pointing at the door.
20:34My tone was firm.
20:35Escort them out.
20:35This is a workplace,
20:36not a farmer's market.
20:37If they fuss, call the cops.
20:38Sue them for picking quarrels.
20:39I'm no saint,
20:39and I don't want late apologies.
20:40The damage is done.
20:41Forgiving her is God's job.
20:43My job is to send her to him.
20:44While packing up,
20:44I found something in the corner.
20:45It was Susan's leftover Hermes bag.
20:47It was verified as a fake.
20:48Not even a good fake.
20:49It was a cheap $5 knockoff.
20:50Threads were sticking out everywhere,
20:51just like her fake persona.
20:52She was a facade,
20:53a hollow shell,
20:54propped up by lies.
20:54You pulled one string
20:55and the whole thing unraveled.
20:56I picked up the bag,
20:56throwing it in the trash
20:57without hesitation.
20:58The bin clanged loudly,
20:59ending this absurd farce for good.
21:01This place was disgustingly dirty,
21:02just like its former owner.
21:03I looked at the busy streets outside.
21:04The city's neon lights turned on.
21:05I took a sip of hot coffee,
21:06feeling incredibly peaceful
21:07and unprecedentedly refreshed.
21:08The workplace doesn't believe in tears,
21:10nor in stolen credit.
21:11What goes around,
21:11comes around.
21:12Karma never misses.
21:13Since she signed it,
21:13she had to pay for it her whole life.
21:14I hoped she would remember this cost,
21:16so she wouldn't do such stupid things again.
21:17Since she signed it,
21:18she had to pay for it her whole life.
21:19I hoped she would remember this cost,
21:21so she wouldn't do such stupid things again.
21:22I turned around
21:23and dove into the new code.
21:24The cursor flashed on the screen.
21:25Link of code flowed smoothly.
21:26That was my glory
21:27and no one could steal.
21:28It was the capital I built with my own hands.
21:29I sat in Susan's former private office,
21:31tracing the cold wooden desk.
21:32In the safe,
21:33laid a liability form with only my name.
21:35The gold letters glinted coldly in the sun,
21:37like a medal,
21:37sealing plots and payback.
21:39Outside, the CBD was bustling.
21:40Glass walls reflected blinding sunlight,
21:42but it couldn't reach those dark memories.
21:43Susan's twisted face in the cop car,
21:45the shocking numbers in the audit report,
21:46and my co-workers' two-faced flattery,
21:48plus my revenge hidden deep in the code,
21:49were kept replaying in my mind.
21:51Every detail was so clear,
21:52like it happened yesterday.
21:53Three weeks into taking back Cloud Peak,
21:54leading my team,
21:55I was optimizing the core algorithm.
21:56Zach Reese, one of our heavy hitters,
21:58suddenly gasped,
21:58breaking the silence of the office.
21:59Mr. Patel, something's wrong.
22:00Server data latency spiked to three seconds.
22:03That's way past our set threshold,
22:04and the load curve is totally chaotic.
22:06Looks like malicious interference.
22:07Mr. Patel, something's wrong.
22:08Server data latency spiked to three seconds.
22:10That's way past our set threshold,
22:12and the load curve is totally chaotic.
22:13Looks like malicious interference.
22:15I immediately walked over to his desk.
22:16The monitor icons on the screen
22:17showed the core server's running status.
22:19It had tanked suddenly 10 minutes ago.
22:21The steady load curve dropped sharply,
22:22and then the latency data skyrocketed.
22:25Check the backend logs immediately.
22:26Find the root cause.
22:27I said deeply,
22:27tapping the desk subconsciously.
22:29Zach typed away quickly,
22:30pulling up the server logs,
22:31but his face turned grim.
22:32Mr. Patel, the logs,
22:33they've been wiped manually.
22:34Only one vague anonymous record left.
22:36The IP address is heavily masked.
22:37We can't track its real source.
22:39The air in the office grew intense instantly.
22:41Josh Hill from tech frowned.
22:42Whoever can access the core server
22:44and wipe logs quietly isn't an outside hacker.
22:46It must be an inside job,
22:47and they know our architecture well,
22:49likely someone in tech or management.
22:51I sneered internally.
22:52After Susan's fall,
22:53I knew it wouldn't end that easily.
22:54After Susan's fall,
22:55I knew it wouldn't end that easily.
22:57She'd been around for years.
22:58To steal credit and embezzle so boldly,
23:00she must have had a powerful backer.
23:01Now that she was an abandoned pawn,
23:03that backer wouldn't just sit still.
23:04With me staying in the company as a hidden threat,
23:05they'd sabotage the project to make me quitter.
23:07Make me take the fall and leave.
23:09Everyone, don't panic.
23:09Proceed with the original plan.
23:10I press my hand down,
23:11signaling the team to calm down.
23:12Zach, take two tech heavyweights
23:13and activate the backup server cluster now.
23:15Encrypt and migrate all current project data.
23:17Encrypt R&D mode.
23:18This must not affect next week's update.
23:20Josh, lead the check on all code access logs.
23:23Focus on operation logs from last week.
23:24Focus heavily on administrative account activities.
23:27Leave no stone unturned.
23:28I paused and added.
23:29Also, activate the hidden tracking system
23:30I deployed earlier.
23:32It's separate from the main network.
23:33Even if they wipe the main logs,
23:35they can't erase records here.
23:36This hidden tracking system
23:37was something I foresaw needing for trouble.
23:39I had an old friend in cybersecurity
23:40spend a week building it.
23:41Forseeing needing for trouble,
23:42I had an old friend in cybersecurity
23:44spend a week building it.
23:45It used a distributed storage structure.
23:46Data synced real time to offsite servers.
23:48And its access was extremely well hidden.
23:49Except for me.
23:50No one else knew it exists.
23:51It was built specifically for insider threats.
23:53Over the next three days,
23:54strange things in the company escalated.
23:56First of all,
23:56my encrypted laptop in the office was tampered with.
23:58Despite having multiple password protections,
24:00they clearly used tech tools to crack it.
24:01Non-core files on the drive were deleted.
24:03Luckily, I was prepared.
24:05All core data was encrypted on the cloud,
24:06backed up,
24:07and stored offsite.
24:07Then, rumors about me spread in the pantry.
24:09Some said I was ruthless
24:10because I crushed Susan to get promoted.
24:12Others said I've long plotted to take the VP spot.
24:14Some clueless new hires were misled,
24:16avoiding me whenever they saw me.
24:17What's worse,
24:18a partner privately informed Matt
24:19that someone emailed them anonymously.
24:21The attachment had altered test reports,
24:22claiming Cloud Peak Project had massive security flaws,
24:25urging them to end the contract ASAP.
24:26These tricks were despicable,
24:27but made me even more certain.
24:28Their target was to ruin me
24:29and the Cloud Peak Project.
24:32The pieces were starting to fit together.
24:35The man behind it was Cole Glenn,
24:37the VP.
24:37Cole was Susan's direct boss.
24:39They were very close and private.
24:40Rumor had it that they had an affair.
24:42Susan getting the lead on Cloud Peak Project
24:43and being nominated for VP
24:45was definitely pushed by him.
24:46I also learned from Josh
24:47that Cole was deeply rooted here.
24:49He was related to several HQ executives
24:50and used his position to embezzle funds
24:52from multiple projects.
24:53After Susan's fall,
24:54he feared his corruption would be exposed
24:56and that when I organized the data,
24:57I'd find proof of his collusion with Susan.
24:59So he wanted to strike first
25:00to get rid of me.
25:01That afternoon,
25:02I was meeting with the client's tech team,
25:03discussing future optimizations.
25:05Halfway through the meeting,
25:06Luca, the tech lead from the client side,
25:07suddenly turned pale.
25:08He pointed to his phone.
25:09Mr. Patel,
25:09does your project really have issues?
25:11Someone just sent me a video
25:12showing our project's backend code snippets.
25:14It came with detailed analysis,
25:15claiming a critical logic flaw
25:16that could expose user data
25:17and bring the entire system down.
25:18Someone just sent me a video
25:20showing our project's backend code snippets.
25:22It came with detailed analysis,
25:23claiming a critical logic flaw
25:24that could expose user data
25:25and bring the entire system down.
25:27Everyone in the room stared at me.
25:28The atmosphere became quite tense.
25:30The rest of the client's team
25:30checked phones too.
25:31Clearly, they all got the same message.
25:33My heart sank.
25:34I leaned over to look.
25:35The code in the video was indeed
25:35an early version of Cloud Peak,
25:37but it was maliciously edited and spliced.
25:38It intentionally zoomed in
25:39on a low-level bug that was fixed long ago.
25:40The analysis was totally out of context.
25:42It was purely misleading,
25:42and the account that sent the video
25:43was an unverified anonymous burner.
25:45Mr. Miller, this is a malicious smear.
25:47Don't be misled.
25:47I forced myself to stay calm
25:49and spoke steadily.
25:49This bug was fixed
25:50three months before delivery.
25:52We have full test reports,
25:53patch logs,
25:54and third-party security audits
25:55to prove it.
25:56I can show you right now
25:57the latest security defense system.
25:58You can see for yourself
25:59if our project really has issues.
26:00I opened my encrypted laptop immediately,
26:02connected to the backup server cluster,
26:03and demoed the security defense mechanisms.
26:05From data encryption,
26:06role-based access,
26:07to intercepting attacks,
26:08and real-time monitoring,
26:09every step was clearly displayed for all.
26:11Every step was clearly displayed for all.
26:13I also simulated various attacks.
26:15The system responded
26:16and blocked them fast.
26:17Stability and security fully matched,
26:18or even exceeded our contract terms.
26:20After the demo,
26:20Luca's doubts faded away.
26:22He nodded.
26:22Mr. Patel,
26:23I trust your capability.
26:24That demo was very convincing.
26:26But these rumors will tarnish the project.
26:27You must find out who's behind this,
26:29so this won't happen again.
26:30Otherwise,
26:31it's hard to explain to our HQ.
26:32Don't worry,
26:32I'm already looking into it.
26:33I'll have an answer for you soon.
26:34I said solemnly.
26:35After the meeting,
26:36I went straight back to the office
26:37and pulled up the hidden tracking logs.
26:39Sure enough,
26:40during the meeting,
26:40an internal account logged into the old server,
26:42extracted Cloud Peak's early code,
26:44and downloaded the test video with the bug.
26:46After editing it,
26:47they used an anonymous email
26:48to send it to the entire client team.
26:49And this internal account,
26:50though its permissions were altered,
26:51was traced via operation paths and device ID.
26:54Finally,
26:54it pointed to the shared workstation in Cole's office.
26:56The proof was solid.
26:57After editing it,
26:58they used an anonymous email
26:59to send it to the entire client team.
27:00In this internal account,
27:01though its permissions were altered,
27:02was traced via operation paths and device ID.
27:04Finally,
27:05it pointed to the shared workstation in Cole's office.
27:07The proof was solid,
27:07but I didn't strike immediately.
27:08I knew Cole was well-connected within the firm.
27:10He controlled many core projects
27:12and had ties to the VP at headquarters.
27:14Acting recklessly might not take him down.
27:15It might just tip him off.
27:16He could destroy proof of collusion with Susan.
27:18I needed a safer,
27:19deadlier opportunity.
27:20One that would ruin him beyond saving.
27:22A week later,
27:23we had the annual strategy meeting.
27:24The heavy hitters from HQ arrived,
27:26including Cole's backer,
27:27Waylon Camacho,
27:27the VP at HQ.
27:28Cole,
27:28as the local VP,
27:29reported on the core project progress.
27:31Cloud Peak,
27:31as this year's flagship project,
27:33was naturally the focus of the report.
27:34He was clearly well-prepared.
27:35His slides were incredibly flashy.
27:36He even invited several client reps over.
27:38He hoped to use this chance
27:38to elevate his own status,
27:39saving the way to succeed
27:40the retiring general manager.
27:41On the meeting day,
27:42the grand meeting room
27:43was nicely decorated
27:43on both sides of the long tables,
27:45at executives and department heads.
27:46Executives from HQ sat at the head,
27:48exuding a powerful aura.
27:49On both sides of the long tables,
27:50sat executives and department heads.
27:51Executives from HQ sat at the head,
27:53exuding a powerful aura.
27:54Cole wore an expensive custom suit.
27:55His hair was slicked back,
27:56shining.
27:57With a limited edition watch on his wrist,
27:58he walked on stage triumphantly.
27:59Ladies and gentlemen,
28:00good afternoon.
28:01Cole picked up the mic,
28:02a confident smile on his face.
28:04Next,
28:04I will report on our core project progress
28:06for the year.
28:07Among them,
28:07Cloud Peak,
28:08as our flagship project,
28:09has achieved brilliant results.
28:10It brought in millions in revenue
28:12and boosted our industry profile significantly.
28:14He kept boasting,
28:14attributing Cloud Peak's success
28:15entirely to his own brilliant choices
28:17and precise guidance.
28:18He didn't mention Susan's scandal at all,
28:19nor did he mention
28:20my core contribution in fixing the project.
28:21He even made up some fake details,
28:23claiming he pulled several all-nighters,
28:24diving deep into the tech front line,
28:25guiding the team through tech hurdles,
28:27personally dealing with client bosses,
28:28and solving key problems
28:29during the cooperation
28:30to paint himself as the soul of the project.
28:32The executives below nodded frequently.
28:33Waylon even smiled,
28:34chiming in from time to time.
28:35He looked very pleased with his report.
28:36The executives below nodded frequently.
28:38Waylon even smiled,
28:39chiming in from time to time.
28:40He looked very pleased with his report.
28:41Seeing this,
28:42Cole got carried away.
28:43He shifted his tone,
28:44hinting at his core role in the project,
28:45to subtly expressing his desire
28:46for the GM role.
28:47Right then,
28:48I slowly raised my hand.
28:49Mr. Glenn,
28:49I have a few questions.
28:50Cole froze for a second,
28:52clearly surprised I challenged him now.
28:53He frowned.
28:54His tone carried a hint of hidden annoyance.
28:55Go ahead, Mr. Patel,
28:56but I hope it's a professional question.
28:58Let's not waste everyone's time.
28:59Of course it's professional,
29:00and it's about the integrity of the project
29:01and the company's reputation.
29:02I stood up,
29:03opened my laptop,
29:04and projected the hidden tracking logs
29:06onto the big screen.
29:07Mr. Glenn,
29:07why did your office computer
29:08was used a week ago
29:09to access the old server,
29:10extract early code
29:11and test videos of CloudPeak,
29:12and use an anonymous email account
29:14to send them to the client's tech team?
29:15On the big screen,
29:15the IP,
29:16login time,
29:17action logs,
29:17and email trail
29:18were clear as day.
29:19Even the file transfer bars
29:20and timestamps
29:21were highly visible.
29:21On the big screen,
29:22the IP,
29:23login time,
29:23action logs,
29:24and email trail
29:25were clear as day.
29:25Even the file transfer bars
29:26and timestamps
29:27were highly visible.
29:28The room instantly burst
29:29into an uproar.
29:30All eyes were locked on Cole.
29:31The tension in the room skyrocketed.
29:33You could hear a pin drop.
29:35Cole's face turned dead pale.
29:36Beads of sweat broke out
29:37on his forehead.
29:38No way.
29:38That's impossible.
29:39I never did any of this.
29:40Someone's setting me up.
29:41Dylan,
29:42did you forge this evidence?
29:43You secretly deployed this system.
29:45Who knows if you altered
29:46the data to frame me?
29:46Let out a sneer.
29:47Mr. Glenn,
29:48you need proof
29:49to make claims like that.
29:50This system uses blockchain tech.
29:51The records can't be tampered with
29:53and data syncs live
29:54to an offsite server.
29:55We can have a third party
29:55verify at any time.
29:56Also,
29:57I found out
29:57the account that logged in,
29:59despite having its access altered,
30:00used the exact VPN server
30:02that you personally use.
30:03IT's back-end logs
30:04can prove this.
30:05I clicked my mouse.
30:06Another file popped up on the screen.
30:07It was a screenshot
30:07of the IT department's VPN logs.
30:09Look at this timestamp.
30:10Your private VPN
30:10not logged into our intranet,
30:11matching the exact time
30:12of the server access.
30:13I clicked my mouse.
30:14Another file popped up on the screen.
30:15It was a screenshot
30:15of the IT department's VPN logs.
30:17Look at this timestamp.
30:18Your private VPN
30:19not logged into our intranet,
30:20matching the exact time
30:21of the server access.
30:22Did I forge this too?
30:23Full space turned even uglier.
30:24His lips were trembling.
30:25He couldn't even form a full sentence.
30:26The whispers in the crowd
30:27grew louder.
30:28The executives from HQ
30:28had long faces.
30:29Waylon's smile totally froze.
30:31His eyes were full of doubt
30:32and displeasure.
30:32There's more.
30:33I clicked my mouse.
30:34Screenshots of expense reports
30:35showed up.
30:35Mr. Glenn,
30:36in your expense reports,
30:37we found a $7,000 payment
30:38in your files.
30:38The recipient of this
30:39consulting fee
30:40is CodeRap LLC,
30:41the same shady company
30:42that Susan used.
30:43And the date matches
30:44when Susan embezzled
30:45the procurement funds.
30:46The records on the screen
30:47clearly showed the amount,
30:48the payee,
30:49bank account,
30:49and the date.
30:50Every detail was irrefutable.
30:52Gas spilled the room.
30:53No one expected that Cole
30:54was directly linked
30:55to Susan's corruption.
30:56This is a misunderstanding.
30:57Cole hurriedly explained.
30:58I just hired this company
30:59to organize some tech files.
31:00I had no idea
31:01Susan dealt with them too.
31:02It's just a coincidence.
31:03Cole hurriedly explained.
31:04I just hired this company
31:05to organize some tech files.
31:06I had no idea
31:07Susan dealt with them too.
31:08It's just a coincidence.
31:08A coincidence?
31:09I pulled out a thick file
31:10and slowly opened it.
31:11Then explain the money trail.
31:12It's probably no coincidence.
31:13This is the detailed fund flow
31:14provided privately
31:15by the auditing department.
31:16I had a friend there
31:16spend three days
31:17tracking Susan's bank statements
31:18step by step.
31:19The hundreds of thousands
31:20Susan embezzled
31:21partly went through
31:22hidden accounts
31:23and ended up
31:23in your personal account.
31:25Care to explain this,
31:26Mr. Glenn?
31:27I projected the money flow chart
31:28onto the screen.
31:28The time, amount,
31:29and account info
31:30of every transfer
31:31were clearly marked,
31:31forming a complete chain
31:32of evidence
31:32which pointed to
31:33a corrupt collusion
31:34between Cole and Susan.
31:35Indeed, Cole used Susan
31:36as his pawn,
31:37having her siphoned funds
31:38from various projects.
31:39And then they split
31:40the dirty money.
31:41Cloud Peak was just one of them.
31:42More and more proof
31:43showed on screen.
31:44The server records,
31:45the VPN logs,
31:46the expense reports,
31:47and the fund flow.
31:47Every piece of evidence
31:48acted like a dagger,
31:49piercing through Cole's lies.
31:50More and more proof
31:51showed on screen.
31:51The server records,
31:52the VPN logs,
31:53the expense reports,
31:54and the fund flow.
31:55Every piece of evidence
31:56acted like a dagger,
31:57piercing through Cole's lies.
31:58The executives looked
31:58increasingly livid.
31:59Waylon frowned deeply.
32:01His eyes were full of anger
32:01and disappointment.
32:02Cole, you better explain yourself.
32:03What the hell is going on?
32:05Waylon finally slammed
32:05the table and demanded.
32:06His voice was filled
32:07with suppressed fury.
32:08Cole completely lost it.
32:09He babbled incoherently,
32:10claiming he didn't know
32:11and saying someone
32:12forged the proof.
32:12Then he threw Susan
32:13under the bus,
32:14saying she had blinded him
32:15to the truth.
32:15But in the face of solid evidence,
32:16his excuses were utterly pathetic
32:17and full of inconsistencies.
32:18It only convinced everyone
32:19he was lying.
32:20Seeing all this drama,
32:21the client reps he had invited
32:22showed looks of pure disgust.
32:23They quietly got up
32:24and left the room.
32:25They knew very well
32:25that working with someone corrupt
32:26who smeared his rivals
32:27was too risky.
32:28No one wanted to be dragged down.
32:29Ladies and gentlemen,
32:30I have one last surprise
32:31for everyone.
32:32I clicked the remote
32:33and audio clips
32:33started playing on screen.
32:35I obtained this audio
32:36through the discreet security network.
32:37I obtained this audio
32:38through the discreet security network.
32:40Days ago,
32:40Cole thought his office was empty.
32:41He conspired with his crony in there
32:43plotting how to frame me further.
32:44Little did he know,
32:45the security network
32:45caught the whole exchange.
32:46That Dylan is in the way.
32:47We have to kick him out for good.
32:48Cole's voice sounded cold
32:49and vicious.
32:50Cloud Peak is the ultimate cash cow.
32:51Can't let him hog it.
32:52Get some guys to spread rumors
32:53in the industry.
32:54Say his tech skills are trash
32:55and he built the project
32:56on stolen code.
32:56Make sure he can't survive
32:57in this field.
32:58Also, go grease the wheels with Susan.
33:00Tell her to keep her mouth
33:00shut in there.
33:01As long as she doesn't rat me out,
33:02once this blows over,
33:03I'll help reduce her sentence
33:04and give her family a lump sum.
33:05Relax.
33:06Once Dylan is gone,
33:07all the credit for Cloud Peak is ours.
33:08When I take the GM seat,
33:09I'll make it worth your while.
33:10The recording ended.
33:11Dead silence filled the room.
33:12Cole slumped in his chair.
33:13His face pale as paper
33:15as he kept trembling.
33:16His eyes were full of terror and despair.
33:17He knew he was totally finished.
33:19No excuse could save him now.
33:20Waylon stood up.
33:21His tone was as cold as ice.
33:22Cole,
33:23you are suspected of embezzlement,
33:24sabotage,
33:25and framing a colleague.
33:26This is extremely severe.
33:27As of right now,
33:28you're suspended pending an investigation.
33:29Cole,
33:30you are suspected of embezzlement,
33:31sabotage,
33:32and framing a colleague.
33:32This is extremely severe.
33:34As of right now,
33:34you're suspended pending an investigation.
33:36Legal team will step in immediately.
33:37We'll review all your work dealings,
33:39money flows,
33:39and project approvals.
33:40No mercy.
33:41A few guards stepped up right away
33:42and grabbed the devastated Cole.
33:44He struggled,
33:44howling and fighting like a trapped beast,
33:46but the guards held him down firmly.
33:47Let go.
33:48I'm the VP.
33:49You can't treat me like this.
33:49Mr. Camacho,
33:50for the sake of our family ties,
33:51spare me this once.
33:52I was wrong.
33:52Waylon turned his head in disgust
33:54and said coldly,
33:54don't bring up family.
33:55I have no family like you.
33:56You harmed the company's interests
33:57and violated professional ethics.
33:58You have to face the consequences.
34:00As Cole was dragged out by security,
34:01he was still screaming
34:02and begging crazily,
34:03but no one pitied him.
34:04Just like Susan before him,
34:05his carefully crafted image shattered,
34:07exposing the raw reality
34:08of his corruption.
34:08After the meeting,
34:09the executives from HQ
34:10asked me to stay.
34:10Waylon walked over
34:11and patted my shoulder.
34:12He said with obvious praise in his tone,
34:13Dylan,
34:14you're not just great at tech.
34:15You're brave and strategic,
34:16and you stick to your principles.
34:17Under my leadership,
34:17the tech team conquered
34:18every tech hurdle.
34:19The project's stability
34:20and functions kept improving.
34:21We didn't just fix all potential bugs,
34:23but also built on Cloud Peak's core tech
34:24to develop a series of spinoff products
34:26covering finance,
34:27healthcare,
34:27and education.
34:28To completely ease our clients' doubts,
34:29I took the initiative
34:30to invite a top-tier
34:31third-party security firm
34:32to fully audit the project
34:33and posted the audit report
34:34on our website.
34:35This move earned
34:35massive trust from clients.
34:37Leading companies
34:37from various industries
34:38extended all of branches to us,
34:39hoping to partner up.
34:40Cloud Peak's success
34:41brought huge revenue
34:42to the company
34:43and built a stellar reputation
34:44in the industry.
34:45Our stock price
34:45surged by 30%.
34:46Half a year later,
34:47Cloud Peak won the top award
34:48in the field,
34:49Best Innovation of the Year.
34:50I was honored
34:51as an outstanding technical leader.
34:52At the awards ceremony,
34:53as the project's core leader,
34:54I went up
34:55to give my acceptance speech.
34:56Standing on the podium,
34:57I looked at the flashing cameras below,
34:58feeling overwhelmed with emotion.
34:59From being robbed
35:00and humiliated
35:01to this success,
35:01I faced so many hurdles
35:03and schemes along the way,
35:04but I firmly believed
35:05justice might be late,
35:06but it's never absent.
35:06Along the way,
35:07I faced so many hurdles
35:08and schemes,
35:09but I firmly believed
35:10justice might be late,
35:11but it's never absent.
35:12Those who try to cheat
35:12their way to success
35:13will eventually be devoured
35:15by their own greed
35:15and pay the price.
35:17After the ceremony,
35:17I got a call
35:18from an unknown number.
35:19An aged voice
35:19came through the receiver.
35:20Mr. Patel,
35:21I'm Susan's father.
35:22Susan got sick in prison.
35:23The doctor says
35:24it's not looking good.
35:24She knows she was wrong.
35:25She asked me to give you a message.
35:26She says she's sorry.
35:27I stayed silent for a moment,
35:28feeling absolutely nothing.
35:29Sir, if apologies worked,
35:30we wouldn't need laws.
35:31Susan did wrong.
35:32She has to face the consequences.
35:33I won't visit her,
35:34and I won't write
35:35a forgiveness letter.
35:35It was her own choice to make,
35:36and it's her own cross to bear.
35:37I hung up.
35:38Looking at the bustling traffic outside,
35:39I felt incredibly peaceful.
35:40The workplace is a smokeless battlefield
35:41full of schemes
35:42and conspiracies,
35:43but as long as you stick
35:43to your principles
35:44and rely on your skills and wisdom,
35:45you'll definitely stand your ground.
35:46Soon, the results
35:47of Cole's investigation came out.
35:48Not only did he collude
35:49with Susanto fake expenses
35:50and split dirty money,
35:51but he also embezzled
35:52from multiple other projects.
35:53The amount involved
35:54reached into the millions.
35:55Soon, the results
35:55of Cole's investigation came out.
35:57Not only did he collude
35:57with Susanto's fake expenses
35:58and split dirty money,
35:59but he also embezzled
36:00from multiple other projects.
36:01The amount involved
36:02reached into the millions.
36:03He even used his position
36:04to sell our trade secrets
36:05to competitors
36:06for his own profit.
36:07With multiple convictions
36:07for embezzlement,
36:08commercial fraud,
36:09and breach of confidentiality,
36:10his combined sentence
36:11amounted to eight years in prison,
36:12plus a court order
36:14he lost.
36:14His family sold off
36:15all their assets,
36:16barely paying back a fraction.
36:17The remaining massive debt
36:18would likely shadow
36:18the rest of his life,
36:19leaving him to pay it off forever.
36:20As for me,
36:21thanks to Cloud Peak's success,
36:22I was officially named
36:23tech director
36:23and took on the role
36:24of VP of R&D,
36:25overseeing all tech strategy
36:26and project development.
36:27Those co-workers
36:28who used to mock
36:28or flatter Menow
36:29showed me nothing but respect.
36:30No one dared
36:31to doubt my skills anymore.
36:32Under my leadership,
36:32a spirit of harmony
36:33had taken root in the department.
36:34We all worked together,
36:35overcoming technical challenges
36:36one by one.
36:36We reached new heights
36:37for the company.
36:38I overhauled the department
36:39with drastic measures.
36:40Introducing fair play
36:41and promotions and rewards,
36:42I ensured that corruption
36:42and backstabbing
36:43were things of the past.
36:44I overhauled the department
36:45with drastic measures.
36:46Introducing fair play
36:47and promotions and rewards,
36:47I ensured that corruption
36:48and backstabbing
36:49were things of the past.
36:50I also focused on talent development,
36:52promoting a group of capable
36:52and responsible young tech talents
36:54to fill the department
36:55with vitality and unity.
36:56In my free time,
36:57I gave tech lectures
36:57at universities,
36:58sharing my career
36:59and tech experiences
36:59to encourage youngsters
37:00to hold their moral lines
37:02and rely on real skills
37:02to succeed.
37:03Many students who attended
37:04my lectures later joined
37:05our company,
37:05becoming the backbone
37:06of our tech team.
37:07A year later,
37:07Cloud Peak commanded
37:08the largest market share
37:09in the field.
37:09Our spinoff products
37:10were also a massive success.
37:11The company successfully
37:12went public.
37:13On the bell ringing day,
37:14I stood on the floor
37:14of the stock exchange,
37:15watching the stock prices
37:16jumping on the screen.
37:16I didn't feel too much excitement.
37:17More than anything,
37:18it was a sense of relief.
37:19I knew this was just the beginning.
37:20As for the road ahead,
37:21more challenges
37:22and opportunities awaited me.
37:23But I was ready.
37:24No matter the hurdles,
37:25I would forge ahead,
37:26writing my own legend
37:26with real competence
37:27because I firmly believe
37:28true success is never stolen.
37:30It's earned step-by-step
37:31through down-to-earth hard work.
37:32The workplace doesn't believe
37:33in tears or in dirty tricks.
37:35Competence and integrity
37:35are your only foundation.
37:36And those who try to cheat
37:37their way to success
37:38will be devoured
37:39by their own greed and lust
37:40and pay the price.
37:41I turned around,
37:42looking at the team
37:43fighting by my side.
37:44Their faces beamed
37:45with confident smiles.
37:46We smiled at each other,
37:46knowing that the journey
37:47was far from over.
37:48We got even bigger things
37:49ahead of us.
37:49And all of this
37:50stood on a bedrock
37:51of integrity and strength.
37:52That made us indestructible.
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