Commission Deducted for One Extra Meal

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[Bessie, do you remember the company rules? This month, your previous performance is deducted. In the remaining three days, if you don't bring in $10 million in deals, pack your things and leave the company.]

Adeline tagged me in the group, making no effort to hide her intentions.

I calmly replied: [Take it easy. Even if you leave, I won't.]

I tossed my phone aside and ignored the flood of notifications. David, who was visiting me, struggled to hold back his laughter.

"What do you think Adeline would react if she knew that bottom-feeder bum turned out to be the Mason Group's biggest supplier?" he said.

I pondered, then chuckled, "It would be quite entertaining."

The Mason Group relied on chips from the Esposito Group to produce products that outperformed competitors by miles while keeping costs incredibly low.

It was thanks to these two advantages that the Masion Group had captured 80% of the market share. Without the Esposito Group as a supplier, they would be finished.

Not only could they no longer produce their superior products, but the $50 million in renewals Cheryl had sealed would become a death sentence. The penalty for breach of contract alone would bankrupt them ten times over.

"Then I'll sit back and watch the show," David smiled.

He picked up his phone and sent a message to the Esposito Group's executives, essentially ordering a complete cutoff of chip supplies to the Mason Group.

Originally, David had come to see me three days ago to renew the contract, but Adeline's outburst derailed it. Now he could terminate it without even paying penalties.

I'd known David forever. In fact, the technology behind the Esposito Group's latest chips was exclusively licensed from me.

It was thanks to me that the near-bankrupt company had revived. David and I had always been on excellent terms, and that was why I'd entertained him with the company meal.

Adeline was stupid enough to peg a billionaire for a bumpkin.

His team quickly carried out his order, and Elliott soon got the termination notice.

He flipped, clueless about how he'd pissed off the key partner. Nevertheless, he didn't dare neglect it; he quickly prepared to head to the Esposito Group with Adeline and Cheryl to negotiate.

En route, Adeline curiously asked, "So, what's this Mr. Esposito like? I've only been at the company for a short time. I've heard of him but never met him. Tell us the details. Maybe Cheryl can help, too. You don't know, but she landed $50 million in orders in just three days."

Elliott glanced at Cheryl in surprise. "She is that capable? Alright, I'll share more info. His full name is David Esposito. He built his business from scratch, so he's quite frugal in his daily life. We..."

He described David in detail, oblivious to Adeline's changing expression. The more he shared, the paler she became.