Chapter 4

The $10,000 was quickly transferred to my payroll account.

As soon as I got the money, I turned around and applied for seven days off on the company app, combining my overtime compensatory leave and annual leave.

I'd just worked overtime for ten days straight—I could use a good rest.

Right after I sent the application, Logan called me to his office again.

"Melissa, what's the meaning of this?"

"This is a critical time for the company, and you want to quit?"

"I won't approve this leave!"

I shrugged:

"I've completed my task. Why can't I take leave?"

"In just ten days, I built a complete game program development team."

"I'm impressed with myself!"

Logan roared:

"What bullshit are you spouting?! Everyone's left—who's going to develop the game?!"

"And didn't Harrison just give you money to recruit people?"

I smiled:

"That's my salary! Logan, get this straight—I'm only responsible for recruiting people. Is it also my fault if the company can't retain them?"

"Besides, didn't you think their salaries were too high and wasting funds? Go find more suitable people yourself!"

Logan was so angry he couldn't get a word out.

If they couldn't complete the client's project requirements on time, not only would the branch office's reputation be ruined, they'd also have to pay ten times the contract amount in breach of contract penalties.

This project was going to leave a colorful mark on Logan's career.

I magnanimously offered:

"Logan, if you're willing to admit your decision-making mistakes and apologize to me in the group chat, I can consider helping you out one more time."

His face darkened like water about to drip out.

Just when I thought he was going to compromise, his phone rang.

After the call ended, that familiar smug expression appeared on his face again:

"Melissa, did you think the company can't function without you? That you're the only one in the whole company who can recruit people?"

"Let me tell you, you've miscalculated! Headquarters just onboarded a high-end technical specialist who's being transferred to us to help with the emergency!"

"I'm approving your leave! Let me tell you, don't expect a single cent of this project's bonus!"

I paused, then thought of something.

I asked nonchalantly:

"Fine, fine, fine. Amazing! Since you don't need me anymore, I'm going on vacation!"

After leaving the company, I pulled up a contact and sent a message.

Then I bought a plane ticket home.

And embarked on my journey home for the holidays.

When I got home, I had a wonderful long sleep.

When I woke up, I saw countless messages and missed calls on my silenced phone.