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00:00I saw with my own eyes, my female colleague sleeping with the boss for a promotion.
00:05The next day, she became my supervisor.
00:07Not only did she take the 3 million bonus from my project, she also tried to force me out of
00:12the company.
00:13But I could only laugh, because it meant she would bear all the responsibility for the project.
00:19It was the company's year-end celebration.
00:21Everyone was celebrating the success of the Sky Peak project.
00:24I walked on stage to speak.
00:27Our director, Susan, suddenly grabbed the microphone from my hand.
00:31With a smile, she removed my name from the slide titled Project Leader and replaced it with her own.
00:36Let's clear this up.
00:38Ethan was just my errand guy.
00:40The core system architecture?
00:41I built that myself, night after night.
00:44You're still young, Ethan.
00:46Opportunities?
00:47Tons ahead.
00:48As for this promotion?
00:49And the million-dollar bonus?
00:51All mine.
00:52She looked at me with open provocation.
00:54Some people whispered that Susan was shameless.
00:57Others laughed at how weak I looked.
00:59I didn't argue.
01:00I didn't make a scene.
01:02I simply stepped back and handed her a document.
01:05Right, Susan.
01:06The reward for good work is more work.
01:09And the final sign-up should be yours.
01:12Susan grinned and took the project liability form.
01:14She signed her name without even reading it.
01:17After the celebration ended, Susan stormed into my office with a group of people.
01:23Ethan, if you're just a runner, you don't deserve a private office.
01:27People grabbed my stuff and tossed it into boxes.
01:29I just watched.
01:30See that empty desk in the corner?
01:33Fast internet.
01:34Nice spot.
01:35Go sit.
01:36Not like you've got real work, anyway.
01:39My things were tossed straight into the trash.
01:41Susan, isn't this a bit too much?
01:43She laughed and poked my chest with her finger.
01:47Too much?
01:49That's how things work here.
01:51You've got no connections?
01:52No backup?
01:53What'd you expect?
01:55Right then, notification sounds echoed across the office.
01:58A company-wide email had arrived.
02:01All credit for the Sky Peak project went to Susan.
02:04Million dollar bonus.
02:06A nomination for vice president.
02:08The same colleagues who just pitied me were suddenly fiending and out her.
02:11Congrats, Susan!
02:13You totally earned it!
02:14Only you could handle this project.
02:16Ethan?
02:17Nah.
02:17No way he could.
02:19Everyone surrounded her, handing her water, massaging her shoulders.
02:23They praised her while mocking me.
02:25Susan glanced at me and smiled smugly.
02:27Afternoon drinks are on me today.
02:29Everyone's invited.
02:30Then she walked to my desk and slammed a cup of hot water onto it.
02:33The water splashed and burned the back of my hand.
02:36Here, Ethan.
02:37Drink it.
02:38Chill.
02:39Don't be jealous.
02:40The office burst into laughter, but I said nothing.
02:44I just wiped the water off my hand.
02:46I pulled out my phone and sent $200 via Venno to the team chat.
02:50Message read,
02:51Congratulate Susan.
02:53Future VP vibes.
02:54Legendary move.
02:56Everyone scrambled to claim it, tapping the link like crazy.
02:59Wow!
03:00Generous!
03:01Thanks, Ethan!
03:03Susan looked at her phone and smirked.
03:05At least you finally understand how things work.
03:08Keep quiet.
03:09Do your job.
03:10You'll have your slice.
03:11I nodded quickly with a flattering smile.
03:13Thanks, Susan.
03:15Here's the final handover list.
03:17All the tech details are in.
03:18Just sign here.
03:20I handed her the thick document.
03:22Overwhelmed by the joy of promotion, she signed her name without thinking twice.
03:26Don't drag me into petty stuff.
03:28I've got big decisions to make now.
03:30I stared at her signature.
03:31A ghost of a smile touched my lips.
03:33This wasn't a normal handoffer.
03:35It made Susan lowly responsible.
03:37Any crash, any bug, she'd take the fall.
03:40Susan's victory lasted less than two days.
03:44Trouble arrived.
03:46The client company sent an urgent email.
03:49They demanded an additional stress test, and they asked the project lead to demonstrate it.
03:54Susan stared at the screen, full of red error codes.
03:58Her eyes widened.
03:59The truth was simple.
04:02She didn't understand code at all.
04:04She didn't even know how to open the system terminal.
04:09Soon, she rushed to the corner desk, where I now worked.
04:12Ethan, write an automatic demo script for me.
04:14Now!
04:15Her tone was still arrogant, acting like she didn't just humiliate me two days ago.
04:21I kept typing without looking up.
04:25I'd help if I could, Susan.
04:27Susan, but you stripped me of core access already.
04:30Guess I'm just the office errand guy now.
04:33Susan panicked and slammed her hand onto my keyboard.
04:35Cut the crap!
04:36I'll restore your permissions.
04:37If you can't handle this, you're out.
04:39My colleagues nearby turned to watch.
04:42They were waiting for me to embarrass myself.
04:45I pretended to tremble slightly.
04:47Please, don't fire me.
04:50I've got a mortgage and my parents to take care of.
04:53Seeing that her threat worked, Susan relaxed.
04:57She took two thick stacks of cash from her bag and tossed them onto my desk.
05:0220 grand.
05:03Write the script.
05:04It's yours.
05:06Mess it up.
05:08You're out.
05:09I stared at the money and swallowed.
05:14Then I pretended my hands were shaking.
05:17Okay.
05:18Thank you, Susan.
05:21I'll write it now.
05:23With the temporary permissions restored, I quickly wrote the demo script.
05:28Deep in the code, I hid a little surprise for her.
05:31An Easter egg that would trigger at exactly the right moment.
05:36Susan demonstrated the script successfully during the department meeting.
05:42The system ran smoothly on the big screen.
05:45The boss nodded repeatedly.
05:49Impressive, Susan.
05:51You're truly a genius.
05:53Susan beamed with pride as everyone praised her.
05:56After the meeting ended, she returned with a group of followers.
06:00They immediately took the $20,000 back from my desk.
06:05Then she brought people from the IT department.
06:09They wiped my computer.
06:14Ethan, it's not about trust, but company rules.
06:19We have to be careful.
06:24All backups and logs are deleted.
06:26This is the company's core secret.
06:29She stared at me as if I'd already outlived my usefulness.
06:32As for that money, I'll log it.
06:34Yours at the end of the year.
06:37Then she clicked away in her heels.
06:39Not a single glance back.
06:43I stared at the empty screen.
06:45Funny.
06:45I almost laughed.
06:47Go on.
06:48Delete it all.
06:49The cleaner, the better.
06:51Her last lifeline.
06:52She sealed her own fate.
06:55And now, not even God could save her.
07:01The day Susan received her million-dollar bonus, she bought a red Porsche.
07:05She deliberately parked it right in front of the company entrance, in the most visible spot she could find, making
07:11sure everyone saw it.
07:12Then she spent half an hour posing beside the car.
07:17Later, she posted the photos online.
07:19One showed the Porsche steering wheel.
07:21Another showed her Hermès bag.
07:25She even included a photo of the project's final approval page.
07:29Her caption read,
07:31Heavy is the crown, but someone has to wear it.
07:35Every late night was worth it.
07:37The comments filled up fast.
07:41Coworkers lined up to praise her like loyal lapdogs.
07:45When I saw the post, I was in the break room eating instant noodles.
07:49The whole place smelled like beef ramen.
07:52A coworker nearby was touching up her makeup while talking loudly.
07:56Some people are just born to be employees.
07:59Look at Susan.
08:01She's a real queen.
08:03That's what a winner looks like.
08:06Another coworker chuffed in.
08:09If you don't have the talent, don't blame others for taking the credit.
08:12Yeah.
08:14The corporate world is cutthroaty.
08:17If you lose, you're out.
08:20The moment things turned against me, everyone switched sides.
08:24The same people who used to slap my back, call me Ethan, my man, and mooch free lunches off me.
08:30Now they were stepping all over me just to suck up to Susan.
08:33Right then, the boss's secretary rushed into the break room.
08:36She announced a major piece of news.
08:39Next Monday, the chairman from headquarters is coming for an inspection.
08:44He wants to see the Sky Peak Project's live performance data.
08:48The whole company buzzed with excitement.
08:51The chairman from headquarters was the real power.
08:55One word from him could determine the future of the entire branch.
08:59When Susan heard the news, her face flushed with excitement.
09:02She almost spilled the coffee in her hand.
09:05To prove how hands-on she was, she immediately refused any help from the tech team.
09:10Don't worry about it.
09:11Susan said with a confident smile.
09:13I've been driving this project from day one.
09:15No one understands it better than I do.
09:19I'll run the demo myself.
09:20She straightened her jacket, already savoring the moment.
09:25Let headquarters see what real leadership looks like.
09:29Later, she ran into me in the break room.
09:31She stopped and waved a hand in front of her nose as if something smelled bad.
09:35God, that cheap smell.
09:37She said with obvious disgust.
09:39Instant noodles again, Ethan?
09:40She glanced around the room with a smug smile.
09:43Take a good look.
09:44The project's doing just fine without you.
09:46At the end of the day, you're just a pair of hands.
09:51Completely replaceable.
09:52She looked down at my bowl of noodles with open contempt.
09:55I quietly slurped another mouthful.
09:58Then, I finished the soup completely.
10:01Not a drop left.
10:02I looked up and forced a humble smile.
10:05Susan, you're absolutely right.
10:07I'm just here to do the grunt work.
10:08Mark, you're the real queen.
10:11Hope your presentation next week goes smoothly.
10:14Wishing you all the success.
10:17And maybe keep me in mind once in a while.
10:20Susan hotted and turned away.
10:22Glad you know your place.
10:25Her high heels clicked sharply on the floor.
10:28That night, my phone buzzed in the dark, the screen cutting through the quiet.
10:32It was a voice message from Susan.
10:34Her tone was sharp and commanding.
10:37Have a speech ready for me by tomorrow morning.
10:40Make sure it emphasizes my innovation.
10:41All the nights I stayed up solving problems.
10:44Skip the boring technical details.
10:46Make it sound impressive.
10:47High level.
10:48And if it's subpar, you'll be looking at your termination letter.
10:53Don't expect me to go easy.
10:54I listened, a faint smile tugging at the corner of my lip.
10:58Then I tapped the screen and replied with a single word, noted.
11:02The day before the inspection, just before the end of the work day,
11:06Susan appeared at my desk, flanked by the HR manager.
11:09She held a printed document in her hand.
11:11Ethan Carter, records show you've been slacking and dragging down the team.
11:16You've created a toxic atmosphere.
11:19She tossed a resignation agreement at me.
11:21The paper's edge scraped my cheek.
11:23Sign it.
11:24Now, then clear out.
11:26Your stuff's already packed.
11:28The office fell completely silent.
11:30No one dared to speak for me.
11:32I could even hear people breathing.
11:34I looked at Susan's twisted face.
11:35She practically radiated excitement.
11:37But I saw it clearly.
11:38She wanted me gone.
11:39Completely.
11:40Tomorrow was the chairman's inspection.
11:42She feared I'd speak out.
11:44Fear I'd steal the spotlight.
11:45Or reveal her as a fraud.
11:47She needed me out.
11:49Before tomorrow.
11:50Susan, do you really have to go this far?
11:52I just finished your speech yesterday.
11:55I picked up the agreement from the floor.
11:57My voice shaking.
11:58My eyes stung red.
12:00Susan crossed her arms.
12:01A cold sneer on her lips.
12:03Cut the act.
12:04I know exactly what you're thinking.
12:05You're a ticking time bomb.
12:07Sign it.
12:07Or I call security and have you out.
12:10Don't make this messy.
12:11I took a deep breath.
12:12Then I picked up the pen and signed it without another word.
12:16Fine.
12:16I'll go.
12:17While I packed my things, I deliberately placed a black USB pad on top of the box.
12:23This has the final project files and the encryption keys.
12:27Everything's in there.
12:28Don't lose it.
12:30Susan snatched the drive, plugged it into her computer, and started scanning the folders.
12:35When she saw that all the files were intact, she let out a satisfied sigh.
12:40A triumphant smile spread across her face, thinking she had the upper hand.
12:45Good.
12:46At least you know your place.
12:48And don't let me see you in this industry again.
12:51I carried my box and walked toward the elevator.
12:54Everyone watched in silence.
12:56I probably looked pathetic from behind.
12:58When I passed Susan's desk, I suddenly stopped.
13:01She was busy directing people to test the presentation.
13:04The USB drive was connected to the conference room screen.
13:07Her PowerPoint slides filled the large display.
13:10She looked incredibly confident.
13:12I leaned closer and lowered my voice.
13:14Only the two of us could hear it.
13:16Susan, just a friendly reminder.
13:18The license for the core algorithm, it expires tonight at midnight.
13:24Make sure you renew it.
13:25Susan didn't even turn around.
13:27She rolled her eyes with complete contempt.
13:29Cut the tech scare actics.
13:31The project's done.
13:32Expiration date?
13:33Give me a break.
13:34Do you think I'm stupid?
13:35Trying to scam me?
13:37Get out.
13:37I'm already annoyed hearing your voice.
13:43The cold wind hit my face the moment I walked out of the building.
13:47And yet, I felt a rush of relief.
13:50Almost giddy.
13:50I pulled out my phone.
13:52A red countdown button glowed on the screen.
13:54The remote control for the Sky Peak trial system.
13:57I glanced back at the office.
13:59All lit up and oblivious.
14:01A slow smile spread across my face.
14:03Susan, since you wanted this project so badly,
14:07I'm about to give you a gift you'll never forget.
14:10I pressed the red button.
14:11Remote deactivation.
14:12A message blinked.
14:14Command sent.
14:15Core modules will self-destruct in 12 hours.
14:18Tomorrow at 9 a.m., the chairman would walk in.
14:21And so would Susan's career.
14:23Straight off a cliff.
14:24She loved stealing credit.
14:26Loved the spotlight.
14:28I'd make sure she never saw it again.
14:30Inspection day.
14:31A 15-foot red carpet rolled out in front of the company.
14:34Fresh flowers lined the entrance.
14:36Even the security guards were wearing brand new uniforms.
14:40Susan showed up in a borrowed designer gown.
14:43She even hired a personal makeup artist to follow her around.
14:47The scene looked less like a company inspection.
14:50More like the Oscar.
14:51She stood at the entrance.
14:53Smiling brightly.
14:54She bent in half to open the CEO's car door herself.
14:58The CEO entered the conference room, flanked by executives.
15:02Susan strutted onto the stage in high heels.
15:05Every step loud and deliberate.
15:07She launched into her presentation with all the drama of a Broadway show.
15:11And then she began telling the story of how she overcame every obstacle.
15:15For this project, I pulled three straight all-nighters.
15:19I even lost a chunk of hair from the stress.
15:22My boyfriend dumped me.
15:24And I was too busy to care.
15:26She blinked slowly, letting a couple of perfectly timed tears slide down.
15:31Dabbed them delicately with a tissue, careful not to smudge her makeup.
15:35Her voice quivered just enough to sell it, like a seasoned actress accepting an award.
15:40Yes, it was grueling.
15:41But we made it!
15:43But the moment this project was finished, I knew every sacrifice had been worth it.
15:49For this company, I would give everything I have.
15:52The admin girls in the audience were already dabbing at their eyes.
15:55They clapped so hard, their palms flushed red.
15:58The CEO nodded again and again, clearly impressed.
16:02He leaned toward his secretary, voice low but full of approval.
16:06Not many young people show this kind of drive anymore.
16:08She deserves recognition.
16:10That VP role, she's perfect for it.
16:13That was basically a public announcement.
16:15The VP spot was hers.
16:17Susan caught it and tried to keep her composure.
16:20But her smile kept creeping higher.
16:22But the client representative was a hardcore tech guy.
16:25Nice slides, Mrs. Susan.
16:26He pushed his glasses up and interrupted coldly.
16:29But we'd like to see a live demo on the real-time dashboard.
16:32Pretty words are cheap.
16:34Stable algorithms, that's what counts.
16:36Algorithms don't lie.
16:37Susan switched screens confidently.
16:39The laser point spun in her fingers.
16:41The red dot dancing across the display.
16:44No problem.
16:45Our system stability is top tier in the industry.
16:48It can handle any test.
16:51Please check it out.
16:52The system loaded flawlessly.
16:53The progress bar shot to 100% in seconds.
16:57Green indicators blinked across the dashboard like a heart.
17:00Susan turned toward the CEO with a confident, we've got this look.
17:03Her smug grin screamed victory and bonus checks.
17:05The charts on the screen erupted in motion, red and green lines twisting together like high-tech fireworks.
17:10She jabbed a finger at the screen, chest puffed out with pride.
17:13This is our proprietary AI engine.
17:17It automatically balances workloads and processes hundreds of millions of data points.
17:22Susan threw her arms wide, basking in the applause flooding the room.
17:26Meanwhile, I sat across the street in a quiet cafe, watching the live feed on my phone.
17:31The corner of my mouth curled.
17:34I began counting.
17:35Three, two, one.
17:39Ding.
17:40A massive red warning box suddenly erupted in the center of the screen.
17:43A shrickle alarm pierced the room, making everyone jump.
17:47Severe warning.
17:49Trial version expired.
17:50The entire room froze.
17:51Dead silence.
17:53The CEO's smile locked in place.
17:55The corner of his mouth tritched.
17:56His teacup hung mid-air while hot tea spilled onto his hand.
18:00But he didn't even notice.
18:01Susan froze for half a second.
18:02Then she panicked and slammed the close button.
18:06Oh, uh, must be some kind of antivirics false alarm.
18:11Nothing to worry about, everyone.
18:12Our IT department is always playing these little pranks.
18:15I'll make sure they get a talking to later.
18:17She kept talking, frantically clicking the mouse.
18:20Each click rang sharp and hollow across the silent room.
18:23Sweat beaded on her forehead, sliding down and streaking her flawless makeup.
18:27But the more she clicked, the worse it got.
18:30Windows began popping up, one after another, multiplying across the screen like a spreading virus.
18:35Within moments, the entire display was buried under alerts.
18:39Even her polished, perfectly timed presentation disappeared under the chaos.
18:43Then a second alert appeared.
18:44This one was far worse.
18:46A harsh red background.
18:48Bold black letters.
18:49No way to ignore it.
18:51System alert.
18:52Unauthorized copy detected.
18:54Core code signature mismatch.
18:56Self-destruct sequence initiated.
18:58Susan completely lost it.
18:59The laser pointly slipped from her hand.
19:01It hit the floor and shattered into pieces.
19:05What is happening?
19:07Who touched my computer?
19:08Did someone hack the system?
19:10She tried force restarting the computer.
19:12When that didn't work, she crouched down and yanked the power cord from the wall.
19:17Plugged it back in.
19:19Her panic was plain to see.
19:21Every gesture frantic.
19:22Every breath sharp.
19:24But when the system came back, the familiar company logo was gone.
19:27In its place, a massive line of scrolling text dominated the screen.
19:32Bright red.
19:33Immense.
19:34Taunting her.
19:36Then, without warning, the conference room speakers crackled to life.
19:39And then a familiar voice blasted through the room.
19:42Susan.
19:43Max volume.
19:43It was that voice memo she'd sent me a few days ago.
19:46Now on an endless loop.
19:48I don't need to know how the code works.
19:50I just need it to work.
19:53Patch together whatever open source crap you can find.
19:55The boss doesn't get tech anyway.
19:57And the client?
19:58Easy to trill.
19:59As long as it runs, who cares?
20:00The leftover cash?
20:02That's ours.
20:02Everyone gets their cup?
20:04Don't be greedy.
20:05Her voice echoed again.
20:07And again.
20:08Clear as day.
20:09Cold.
20:10Greedy.
20:11Arrogant.
20:12Just grab some open source crap.
20:14The boss doesn't understand a thing anyway.
20:18Susan's face went pale as paper.
20:20Her lips quivered.
20:21No sound escaping.
20:22She slumped against the podium.
20:24The CEO's expression darkened.
20:26Veins bulging across his forehead.
20:28The client slammed his folder onto the table.
20:30This is your idea of professionalism?
20:33What a joke.
20:34The room fell deathly silent.
20:36Only Susan's voice kept looping through the speakers.
20:39Over.
20:39And over.
20:40And over.
20:42This was her so-called sleepless dedication.
20:44This was her original algorithm.
20:46Every bit of her bragged-about success had been shredded in an instant.
20:49And underneath was a pathetic.
20:51Laughable.
20:52The queen of the project?
20:54Reduced to a joke.
20:55The big boss slammed his hand on the table and shot up.
20:58The solid wood desk boomed so hard the teacups tipped over.
21:02Scalding tea ran across the table.
21:04Nobody dared move.
21:06He pointed right in Susan's face.
21:08His finger was shaking from rage.
21:10Spit was flying.
21:11This is your original algorithm?
21:13This is what all those sleepless nights were for?
21:16Who the hell do you think you are?
21:18You think this company is some kind of joke?
21:21Do you take us all for fools?
21:24Who are you wonging out mess?
21:26Where were you thinking with this mess?
21:28Susan completely unraveled.
21:30Tears and snot started pouring down together.
21:32Her expensive makeup melted into a mess.
21:34She looked ridiculous.
21:36Pathetic.
21:36She lunged with fury.
21:37Her eyes wild.
21:38Voice sharp and frantic.
21:39Snapping at anyone in reach.
21:41Then she jabbed at the tech director.
21:42Screaming.
21:42It's them.
21:43They're trying to ruin me.
21:45The tech team gave me the wrong version.
21:48They're jealous I was getting promoted.
21:50I'm being set up.
21:51Boss, you have to believe me.
21:53I've been loyal to this company.
21:55The tech director had clearly had enough.
21:57He stood up so fast his chair screeched across the floor.
22:00Then he set his laptop down on the table and pulled up the AppGate logs.
22:03Cold face.
22:05Flat voice.
22:06Mrs. Susan, if you're accusing people, show some proof.
22:08Every code submission came from your account.
22:10IP traces lead straight to your office.
22:12You revoked everyone's edit access.
22:14We could only view files, couldn't change a single line.
22:16So no, we're not taking this fall.
22:17That one's all yours.
22:18The proof was airtight, solid, heavy.
22:20There was nowhere to run.
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