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Steal My Code, I’Ll Steal Your Future
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00:01I saw with my own eyes, my female colleague sleeping with the boss for a promotion.
00:06The next day, she became my supervisor.
00:09Not only did she take the 3 million bonus from my project, she also tried to force me out of
00:13the company.
00:15But I could only laugh, because it meant she would bear all the responsibility for the project.
00:20It was the company's year-end celebration.
00:23Everyone was celebrating the success of the Sky Peak project.
00:26I walked on stage to speak.
00:29Our director, Susan, suddenly grabbed the microphone from my hand.
00:33With a smile, she removed my name from the slide titled Project Leader and replaced it with her own.
00:38Let's clear this up.
00:39Ethan was just my errand guy.
00:41The core system architecture, I built that myself, night after night.
00:46You're still young, Ethan.
00:48Opportunities, tons ahead.
00:50As for this promotion and the million-dollar bonus, all mine.
00:54She looked at me with open provocation.
00:55Some people whispered that Susan was shameless.
00:58Others laughed at how weak I looked.
01:01I didn't argue.
01:02I didn't make a scene.
01:04I simply stepped back and handed her a document.
01:07Right, Susan.
01:08The reward for good work is more work.
01:11And the final sign-up should be yours.
01:14Susan grinned and took the project liability form.
01:16She signed her name without even reading it.
01:20After the celebration ended, Susan stormed into my office with a group of people.
01:25Ethan, if you're just a runner, you don't deserve a private office.
01:29People grabbed my stuff and tossed it into boxes.
01:32I just watched.
01:33See that empty desk in the corner?
01:36Fast internet.
01:37Nice spot.
01:38Go sit.
01:38Not like you've got real work, anyway.
01:41My things were tossed straight into the trash.
01:44Susan, isn't this a bit too much?
01:46She laughed and poked my chest with her finger.
01:50Too much?
01:52That's how things work here.
01:54You've got no connections?
01:55No backup?
01:56What'd you expect?
01:58Right then, notification sounds echoed across the office.
02:01A company-wide email had arrived.
02:04All credit for the Sky Peak project went to Susan.
02:07Million dollar bonus.
02:09A nomination for vice president.
02:11The same colleagues who just pitied me were suddenly fiending an out her.
02:14Congrats, Susan.
02:16You totally earned it.
02:18Only you could handle this project.
02:20Ethan?
02:20Nah, no way he could.
02:22Everyone surrounded her, handing her water, massaging her shoulders.
02:26They praised her while mocking me.
02:28Susan glanced at me and smiled smugly.
02:30Afternoon drinks are on me today.
02:32Everyone's invited.
02:33Then she walked to my desk and slammed a cup of hot water onto it.
02:37The water splashed and burned the back of my hand.
02:39Here, Ethan.
02:41Drink it.
02:42Chill.
02:43Don't be jealous.
02:44The office burst into laughter, but I said nothing.
02:47I just wiped the water off my hand.
02:50I pulled out my phone and sent $200 via Venno to the team chat.
02:54Message read,
02:55Congratulations, Susan.
02:57Future VP vibes.
02:58Legendary move.
02:59Everyone scrambled to claim it, tapping the link like crazy.
03:03Wow, generous.
03:05Thanks, Ethan.
03:07Susan looked at her phone and smirked.
03:09At least you finally understand how things work.
03:12Keep quiet.
03:13Do your job.
03:14You'll have your slice.
03:15I nodded quickly with a flattering smile.
03:18Thanks, Susan.
03:19Here's the final handover list.
03:21All the tech details are in.
03:23Just sign here.
03:24I handed her the thick document.
03:26Overwhelmed by the joy of promotion, she signed her name without thinking twice.
03:30Don't drag me into petty stuff.
03:32I've got big decisions to make now.
03:34I stared at her signature.
03:36A ghost of a smile touched my lips.
03:38This wasn't a normal handoffer.
03:39It made Susan lowly responsible.
03:42Any crash, any bug, she'd take the fall.
03:45Susan's victory lasted less than two days.
03:49Trouble arrived.
03:51The client company sent an urgent email.
03:54They demanded an additional stress test, and they asked the project lead to demonstrate it.
03:59Susan stared at the screen, full of red error codes.
04:02Her eyes widened.
04:04The truth was simple.
04:06She didn't understand code at all.
04:09She didn't even know how to open the system terminal.
04:13Soon she rushed to the corner desk where I now worked.
04:17Ethan, write an automatic demo script for me.
04:19Now.
04:20Her tone was still arrogant.
04:22Acting like she didn't just humiliate me two days ago.
04:27I kept typing without looking up.
04:30I'd help if I could, Susan.
04:32But you stripped me of core access already.
04:36Guess I'm just the office errand guy now.
04:38Susan panicked and slammed her hand onto my keyboard.
04:40Cut the crap.
04:41I'll restore your permissions.
04:42If you can't handle this, you're out.
04:44My colleagues nearby turned to watch.
04:47They were waiting for me to embarrass myself.
04:50I pretended to tremble slightly.
04:53Please, don't fire me.
04:55I've got a mortgage and my parents to take care of.
04:58Seeing that her threat worked, Susan relaxed.
05:02She took two thick stacks of cash from her bag and tossed them onto my desk.
05:0820 grand.
05:09Write the script.
05:10It's yours.
05:12Mess it up.
05:13You're out.
05:15I stared at the money and swallowed.
05:20Then I pretended my hands were shaking.
05:23Okay.
05:24Thank you, Susan.
05:27I'll write it now.
05:29With the temporary permissions restored, I quickly wrote the demo script.
05:34Deep in the code, I hid a little surprise for her.
05:38An Easter egg that would trigger at exactly the right moment.
05:42Susan demonstrated the script successfully during the department meeting.
05:48The system ran smoothly on the big screen.
05:51The boss nodded repeatedly.
05:55Impressive, Susan.
05:57You're truly a genius.
05:59Susan beamed with pride as everyone praised her.
06:03After the meeting ended, she returned with a group of followers.
06:06They immediately took the $20,000 back from my desk.
06:12Then she brought people from the IT department.
06:16They wiped my computer.
06:21Ethan, it's not about trust, but company rules.
06:26We have to be careful.
06:31All backups and logs are deleted.
06:34This is the company's core secret.
06:36She stared at me as if I'd already outlived my usefulness.
06:39As for that money, I'll log it.
06:41Yours at the end of the year.
06:44Then she clicked away in her heels.
06:46Not a single glance back.
06:50I stared at the empty screen.
06:52Funny.
06:53I almost laughed.
06:54Go on.
06:55Delete it all.
06:56The cleaner, the better.
06:58Her last lifeline.
06:59She sealed her own fate.
07:02And now, not even God could save her.
07:08The day Susan received her million-dollar bonus, she bought a red Porsche.
07:13She deliberately parked it right in front of the company entrance, in the most visible spot she could find, making
07:18sure everyone saw it.
07:20Then she spent half an hour posing beside the car.
07:24Later, she posted the photos online.
07:26One showed the Porsche steering wheel.
07:29Another showed her her mess bag.
07:32She even included a photo of the project's final approval page.
07:37Her caption read,
07:39Heavy is the crown, but someone has to wear it.
07:43Every late night was worth it.
07:45The comments filled up fast.
07:49Coworkers lined up to praise her like loyal lapdogs.
07:53When I saw the post, I was in the break room eating instant noodles.
07:57The whole place smelled like beef ramen.
08:00A coworker nearby was touching up her makeup while talking loudly.
08:04Some people are just born to be employees.
08:07Look at Susan.
08:09She's a real queen.
08:11That's what a winner looks like.
08:14Another coworker chuffed in.
08:17If you don't have the talent, don't blame others for taking the credit.
08:21Yeah.
08:22The corporate world is cutthroaty.
08:25If you lose, you're out.
08:28The moment things turned against me, everyone switched sides.
08:32The same people who used to slap my back, call me Ethan, my man, and mooch free lunches off me.
08:38Now they were stepping all over me just to suck up to Susan.
08:42Right then, the boss's secretary rushed into the break room.
08:45She announced a major piece of news.
08:48Next Monday, the chairman from headquarters is coming for an inspection.
08:53He wants to see the Sky Peak Project's live performance data.
08:56The whole company buzzed with excitement.
09:00The chairman from headquarters was the real power.
09:04One word from him could determine the future of the entire branch.
09:08When Susan heard the news, her face flushed with excitement.
09:11She almost spilled the coffee in her hand.
09:14To prove how hands-on she was, she immediately refused any help from the tech team.
09:20Don't worry about it.
09:21Susan said with a confident smile.
09:22I've been driving this project from day one.
09:24No one understands it better than I do.
09:28I'll run the demo myself.
09:30She straightened her jacket, already savoring the moment.
09:35Let headquarters see what real leadership looks like.
09:38Later, she ran into me in the break room.
09:40She stopped and waved a hand in front of her nose as if something smelled bad.
09:45God, that cheap smell.
09:46She said with obvious disgust.
09:48Instant noodles again, Ethan?
09:50She glanced around the room with a smug smile.
09:52Take a good look.
09:54The project's doing just fine without you.
09:56At the end of the day, you're just a pair of pans.
10:01Completely replaceable.
10:02She looked down at my bowl of noodles with open contempt.
10:05I quietly slurped another mouthful.
10:08Then, I finished the soup completely.
10:11Not a drop left.
10:12I looked up and forced a humble smile.
10:15Susan, you're absolutely right.
10:17I'm just here to do the grunt work.
10:19You're the real queen.
10:21Hope your presentation next week goes smoothly.
10:24Wishing you all the success.
10:28And maybe keep me in mind once in a while.
10:30Susan hotted and turned away.
10:33Glad you know your place.
10:35Her high heels clicked sharply on the floor.
10:38That night, my phone buzzed in the dark, the screen cutting through the quiet.
10:42It was a voice message from Susan.
10:45Her tone was sharp and commanding.
10:48Have a speech ready for me by tomorrow morning.
10:50Make sure it emphasizes my innovation.
10:52All the nights I stayed up solving problems.
10:55Skip the boring technical details.
10:57Make it sound impressive.
10:58High level.
10:59And if it's subpar, you'll be looking at your termination letter.
11:03Don't expect me to go easy.
11:05I listened, a faint smile tugging at the corner of my lip.
11:09Then I tapped the screen and replied with a single word, noted.
11:13The day before the inspection, just before the end of the work day,
11:17Susan appeared at my desk, flanked by the HR manager.
11:20She held a printed document in her hand.
11:22Ethan Carter, records show you've been slacking and dragging down the team.
11:27You've created a toxic atmosphere.
11:29She tossed a resignation agreement at me.
11:32The paper's edge scraped my cheek.
11:35Sign it.
11:36Now, then clear out.
11:37Your stuff's already packed.
11:39The office fell completely silent.
11:41No one dared to speak for me.
11:43I could even hear people breathing.
11:45I looked at Susan's twisted face.
11:47She practically radiated excitement.
11:49But I saw it clearly.
11:50She wanted me gone.
11:51Completely.
11:51Tomorrow was the chairman's inspection.
11:53She feared I'd speak out.
11:55Fear I'd steal the spotlight.
11:57Or reveal her as a fraud.
11:59She needed me out.
12:00Before tomorrow.
12:02Susan, do you really have to go this far?
12:04I just finished your speech yesterday.
12:06I picked up the agreement from the floor.
12:08My voice shaking.
12:10My eyes stung red.
12:11Susan crossed her arms.
12:13A cold sneer on her lips.
12:15Cut the act.
12:16I know exactly what you're thinking.
12:17You're a ticking time bomb.
12:19Sign it.
12:19Or I call security and have you out.
12:21Don't make this messy.
12:23I took a deep breath.
12:24Then I picked up the pen and signed it without another word.
12:28Fine.
12:28I'll go.
12:29While I packed my things, I deliberately placed a black USB pad on top of the box.
12:35This has the final project files and the encryption keys.
12:39Everything's in there.
12:40Don't lose it.
12:42Susan snatched the drive, plugged it into her computer, and started scanning the folders.
12:47When she saw that all the files were intact, she let out a satisfied sigh.
12:53A triumphant smile spread across her face, thinking she had the upper hand.
12:58Good.
12:58At least you know your place.
13:00And don't let me see you in this industry again.
13:03I carried my box and walked toward the elevator.
13:06Everyone watched in silence.
13:08I probably looked pathetic from behind.
13:11When I passed Susan's desk, I suddenly stopped.
13:14She was busy directing people to test the presentation.
13:16The USB drive was connected to the conference room screen.
13:20Her PowerPoint slides filled the large display.
13:23She looked incredibly confident.
13:25I leaned closer and lowered my voice.
13:27Only the two of us could hear it.
13:29Susan, just a friendly reminder.
13:31The license for the core algorithm, it expires tonight at midnight.
13:36Make sure you renew it.
13:38Susan didn't even turn around.
13:40She rolled her eyes with complete contempt.
13:42Cut the tech scare tactics.
13:44The project's done.
13:46Expiration date?
13:46Give me a break.
13:47Do you think I'm stupid?
13:49Trying to scam me?
13:50Get out.
13:50I'm already annoyed hearing your voice.
13:56The cold wind hit my face the moment I walked out of the building.
14:00And yet, I felt a rush of relief.
14:03Almost giddy.
14:04I pulled out my phone.
14:05A red countdown button glowed on the screen.
14:08The remote control for the Sky Peak trial system.
14:11I glanced back at the office.
14:13All lit up and oblivious.
14:15A slow smile spread across my face.
14:17Susan, since you wanted this project so badly, I'm about to give you a gift you'll never forget.
14:23I pressed the red button.
14:25Remote deactivation.
14:26A message blinked.
14:28Command sent.
14:29Core modules will self-destruct in 12 hours.
14:31Tomorrow at 9 a.m.
14:33The chairman would walk in.
14:34And so would Susan's career.
14:37Straight off a cliff.
14:38She loved stealing credit.
14:40Loved the spotlight.
14:42I'd make sure she never saw it again.
14:44Inspection day.
14:45A 15-foot red carpet rolled out in front of the company.
14:48Fresh flowers lined the entrance.
14:50Even the security guards were wearing brand new uniforms.
14:54Susan showed up in a borrowed designer gown.
14:56She even hired a personal makeup artist to follow her around.
15:02The scene looked less like a company inspection.
15:04More like the Oscars.
15:06She stood at the entrance.
15:07Smiling brightly.
15:08She bent in half to open the CEO's car door herself.
15:12The CEO entered the conference room.
15:15Flanked by executives.
15:17Susan strutted onto the stage in high heels.
15:20Every step loud and deliberate.
15:22She launched into her presentation with all the drama of a Broadway show.
15:26And then she began telling the story of how she overcame every obstacle.
15:30For this project, I pulled three straight all-nighters.
15:33I even lost a chunk of hair from the stress.
15:37My boyfriend dumped me.
15:39And I was too busy to care.
15:41She blinked slowly.
15:42Letting a couple of perfectly timed tears slide down.
15:46Dabbed them delicately with a tissue.
15:48Careful not to smudge her makeup.
15:50Her voice quivered just enough to sell it.
15:52Like a seasoned actress accepting an award.
15:55Yes, it was grueling.
15:56But we made it!
15:58But the moment this project was finished, I knew every sacrifice had been worth it.
16:04For this company, I would give everything I have.
16:07The admin girls in the audience were already dabbing at their eyes.
16:11They clapped so hard, their palms flushed red.
16:13The CEO nodded again and again, clearly impressed.
16:17He leaned toward his secretary, voice low but full of approval.
16:21Not many young people show this kind of drive anymore.
16:24She deserves recognition.
16:25That VP role, she's perfect for it.
16:29That was basically a public announcement.
16:31The VP spot was hers.
16:33Susan caught it and tried to keep her composure.
16:35But her smile kept creeping higher.
16:37But the client representative was a hardcore tech guy.
16:41Nice slides, Mrs. Susan.
16:42He pushed his glasses up and interrupted coldly.
16:44But we'd like to see a live demo on the real-time dashboard.
16:48Pretty words are cheap.
16:49Stable algorithms, that's what counts.
16:51Algorithms don't lie.
16:53Susan switched screens confidently.
16:55The laser point spun in her fingers.
16:57The red dot dancing across the display.
17:00No problem.
17:01Our system stability is top tier in the industry.
17:04It can handle any test.
17:07Please check it out.
17:08The system loaded flawlessly.
17:10The progress bar shot to 100% in seconds.
17:13Green indicators blinked across the dashboard like a heart.
17:16Susan turned toward the CEO with a confident,
17:18We've got this look.
17:19Her smug grin screamed victory and bonus checks.
17:22The charts on the screen erupted in motion,
17:23red and green lines twisting together like high-tech fireworks.
17:26She jabbed a finger at the screen, chest puffed out with pride.
17:30This is our proprietary AI engine.
17:33It automatically balances workloads
17:35and processes hundreds of millions of data points.
17:38Susan threw her arms wide,
17:40basking in the applause flooding the room.
17:43Meanwhile, I sat across the street in a quiet cafe,
17:46watching the live feed on my phone.
17:48The corner of my mouth curled.
17:50I began counting.
17:52Three, two, one.
17:56Ding.
17:56A massive red warning box suddenly erupted in the center of the screen.
18:00A shrickle alarm pierced the room,
18:03making everyone jump.
18:04Severe warning.
18:06Trial version expired.
18:07The entire room froze.
18:08Dead silence.
18:10The CEO's smile locked in place.
18:12The corner of his mouth tritched.
18:13His teacup hung midair while hot tea spilled onto his hand.
18:16But he didn't even notice.
18:18Susan froze for half a second.
18:20Then she panicked and slammed the close button.
18:23Oh, uh, must be some kind of antiviric's false alarm.
18:28Nothing to worry about, everyone.
18:29Our IT department is always playing these little pranks.
18:32I'll make sure they get a talking to later.
18:34She kept talking, frantically clicking the mouse.
18:37Each click rang sharp and hollow across the silent room.
18:41Sweat beaded on her forehead,
18:43sliding down and streaking her flawless makeup.
18:45But the more she clicked, the worse it got.
18:47Windows began popping up, one after another,
18:50multiplying across the screen like a spreading virus.
18:53Within moments, the entire display was buried under alerts.
18:56Even her polished, perfectly timed presentation
18:59disappeared under the chaos.
19:00Then a second alert appeared.
19:02This one was far worse.
19:04A harsh red background.
19:06Bold black letters.
19:07No way to ignore it.
19:09System alert.
19:10Unauthorized copy detected.
19:12Core code signature mismatch.
19:14Self-destruct sequence initiated.
19:15Susan completely lost it.
19:17The laser pointy slipped from her hand.
19:19It hit the floor and shattered into pieces.
19:23What is happening?
19:24Who touched my computer?
19:26Did someone hack the system?
19:28She tried force restarting the computer.
19:31When that didn't work,
19:32she crouched down and yanked the power cord from the wall.
19:35Plugged it back in.
19:37Her panic was plain to see.
19:39Every gesture frantic.
19:41Every breath sharp.
19:42But when the system came back,
19:44the familiar company logo was gone.
19:46In its place,
19:47a massive line of scrolling text dominated the screen.
19:50Bright red.
19:52Immense.
19:53Taunting her.
19:54Then, without warning,
19:56the conference room speakers crackled to life.
19:58And then a familiar voice blasted through the room.
20:00Susan.
20:01Max volume.
20:02It was that voice memo she'd sent me a few days ago.
20:05Now on an endless loop.
20:07I don't need to know how the code works.
20:09I just need it to work.
20:11Patch together whatever open source crap you can find.
20:14The boss doesn't get tech anyway.
20:16And the client?
20:17Easy to trill.
20:18As long as it runs, who cares?
20:19The leftover cash?
20:21That's ours.
20:21Everyone gets their cup.
20:23Don't be greedy.
20:23Her voice echoed again and again.
20:27Clear as day.
20:28Cold.
20:29Greedy.
20:30Arrogant.
20:31Just grab some open source crap.
20:33The boss doesn't understand a thing anyway.
20:37Susan's face went pale as paper.
20:39Her lips quivered.
20:40No sound escaping.
20:41She slumped against the podium.
20:43The CEO's expression darkened.
20:45Veins bulging across his forehead.
20:47The client slammed his folder onto the table.
20:50This is your idea of professionalism?
20:52What a joke.
20:53The room fell deathly silent.
20:55Only Susan's voice kept looping through the speakers.
20:58Over.
20:59And over.
21:00And over.
21:01This was her so-called sleepless dedication.
21:04This was her original algorithm.
21:06Every bit of her bragged-about success had been shredded in an instant.
21:09And underneath was a pathetic.
21:11Laughable.
21:11The queen of the project?
21:13Reduced to a joke.
21:14The big boss slammed his hand on the table and shot up.
21:17The solid wood desk boomed so hard the teacups tipped over.
21:22Scalding tea ran across the table.
21:24Nobody dared move.
21:25He pointed right in Susan's face.
21:27His finger was shaking from rage.
21:30Spit was flying.
21:31This is your original algorithm?
21:33This is what all those sleepless nights were for?
21:36Who the hell do you think you are?
21:38You think this company is some kind of joke?
21:41Do you take us all for fools?
21:43Who are you wonging out mess?
21:46Where were you thinking with this mess?
21:49Susan completely unraveled.
21:50Tears and snot started pouring down together.
21:52Her expensive makeup melted into a mess.
21:54She looked ridiculous.
21:56Pathetic.
21:56She lunged with fury, her eyes wild, voice sharp and frantic, snapping at anyone in reach.
22:01Then she jabbed at the tech director, screaming.
22:03It's them!
22:04They're trying to ruin me!
22:06The tech team gave me the wrong version!
22:08They're jealous I was getting promoted!
22:10I'm being set up!
22:11Boss, you have to believe me!
22:13I've been loyal to this company!
22:15The tech director had clearly had enough.
22:17He stood up so fast, his chair screeched across the floor.
22:20Then he set his laptop down on the table and pulled up the AppGate logs.
22:24Cold face.
22:25Flat voice.
22:26Mrs. Susan, if you're accusing people, show some proof.
22:29Every code submission came from your account.
22:31IP traces lead straight to your office.
22:32You revoked everyone's edit access.
22:34We could only view files, couldn't change a single line.
22:36So no, we're not taking this fall.
22:38That one's all yours.
22:39The proof was airtight.
22:40Solid.
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