I Was Yelled At For Using The Company's Electricity

After working overtime every day for a month, I finally completed an important code that could save my company.

Five minutes into my break, my team leader, Fiona Smith, suddenly hit me in the head with her file.

“Because you spent so much time in the office, our electricity bill this month has increased by 15 kWh! Do you see this office as a free air-conditioning supplier?”

I was about to defend myself when she angrily pointed at my cell phone and tablet on my desk.

“You’re charging your devices here? You should charge them at home! Aren’t you aware of the company’s current condition?”

I could no longer hold back my anger.

“Fiona, I’ve been working overtime. I’m not here doing nothing!”

“Can’t you do overtime at home instead? For a fresh graduate, you sure know how to exploit the company’s resources. Who knows what other despicable things you might be capable of doing in the future?!” Fiona yelled.

I stared at her twisted expression and suddenly chuckled.

If only my parents had seen me working so hard over such a trivial matter. They would have immediately asked me to quit and work in their company instead.

I grabbed the flash drive with the important code and called my secretary.

“Jane, I’d like to purchase Galaxy Corporation, and I want it to be the best in the industry.”

I only breathed a sigh of relief when I hit enter for the last time.

As soon as I leaned back against the chair, Fiona Smith suddenly hit the back of my head with her file.

“Why are you sleeping? Who do you think you are? The boss of this company? You have no respect for the rules!” she yelled in my face with her hands on her waist.

I was about to explain when she angrily pointed at my cell phone and tablet on my desk.

“And you’re so shameless for using the company’s electricity! Can’t you pay your own electricity bill? I bet you’re too poor!”

Essentially, I had been living at my desk for the past month due to this project.

I only slept for four hours a day while I drowned myself in coffee to stay awake.

I was not a typical Type A, but I put in the extra effort since this was my first job.

My parents had been handed everything on a silver platter, and I did not want to be like them.

Staring at Fiona’s face, which was twisted from anger and jealousy, I chuckled at her absurdity.

“Fiona, I’ve been working hard for the company for a month. The increase in electricity bill would not even be able to cover the money I’ve spent on coffee,” I said softly.

I thought that my explanation would suffice, but it made her even angrier.

“Can’t you work overtime at home? I think you’re just exploiting the company for free electricity! How shameless!”

“Work overtime at home?” I frowned.

With my family background, I did not even need to work. I just wanted to understand the current market.

I calmed myself and tried to explain to her again, “Fiona, I really was working when I stayed back late. If you don’t believe me, you can check the surveillance footage—”

Fiona dismissed me impatiently and snickered. “I don’t want to hear it. If you can’t fork out 50,000 to pay for the company’s electricity bill, you can pack your things and leave!”

I only stared at her in response. It was clear that she was antagonizing me on purpose.

Whether my colleagues felt sympathetic or indifferent, no one stood up for me.

Right then, I lost all desire to work hard for the company.

Since my labor meant nothing, why would I want to torture myself further?

I grabbed the flash drive and put it in my pocket. Then, I took out my cell phone to make a call.

Fiona widened her eyes, but I ignored her and calmly said, “Jane, I’d like to purchase Galaxy Corporation.”

Jane remained silent for five seconds before asking in disbelief, “Do you know what you’re saying?”

“Yes.” I sounded extremely calm.

I stared at Fiona’s mocking expression and said, “I know what I’m doing, and I have the confidence to bring this company to the top.”

As soon as I finished speaking, Fiona burst into laughter.

“Aspen Johnson, you’re such a good actress!”

Fiona pointed at my cell phone and raised her voice as she addressed everyone in the office. “Acting like you’re asking your secretary to take over this company? Do you think you’re filming a TV show?”