Good Luck Running This Company Without Me

"When the new intern saw that I’d ordered a $5,000 custom ergonomic chair with company funds, she stormed into my boss’s office to complain.

“I know you have a soft spot for Claire, but that doesn’t give her the right to waste company money!”

“What, is her ass gold-plated? Five grand could help support two struggling students like me!”

Before I could explain, my boss, Dante Vescari, cut me off.

“You’re way out of line! Do you think you’re Mrs. Vescari? What’s next—helping yourself to my wallet?”

“Cancel that order right now. Tomorrow, you can explain to the entire staff why you’re spending company money on your own comfort!”

Out in the hallway, employees snickered behind their hands. I stood there, stunned.

Fine. If he wouldn’t let me spend five grand, he could kiss that $750,000 rebate goodbye.

If his company went under, that was his problem.

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