Chapter 1

I just got back from a business trip and went to see Vivian, our CFO, to get my travel expenses reimbursed. The moment I handed over the receipts, she didn't even look at them. She just pushed them aside. "Leave them there. I don't have time to review them this week."

"But Kevin submitted his yesterday and already got paid today," I pointed out.

Vivian didn't even look up. "Kevin's paperwork was perfect. Yours needs a thorough check. What, can't wait? You sales people make so much money anyway. Just pay out of pocket for now."

With that, she closed her hand cream and called over the new guy, Kevin. "Come on, Kevin. A new dessert place just opened downstairs. My treat."

After Vivian left, my coworker Mike casually sent a text message.

Instantly, our biggest client replied that they would delay the final payment for another six months.

Lisa simply made a quick phone call.

And a client we've partnered with for five years immediately put their contract renewal on hold.

As for me? I texted my dad.

"We can fire the CFO of our company now."