Chapter 86 Anything about my wife is big deal
Caroline asked, âHow expensive can an aloe vera plant be?â
No matter how expensive, itâd only cost a few hundred dollars.
âThree thousand!â the supervisor snapped. âItâs a rare and expensive variety, that I had someone bring back from overseas. And you⦠you ruined it!â
Caroline hadnât expected the small aloe vera plant to cost thousands.
But this price⦠she could afford.
âSorry, I used it for an experiment to extract high concentration aloe vera juice,â Caroline answer. âIt was my mistake. Iâll transfer the money to you right now.â
The supervisor scoffed. âWhat do I need the money for You have to compensate me with a pot of exactly the same aloe vera!â
This is a tough one. Where am I supposed to find an identical one?
After a moment of thought, she agreed. âAlright. Iâll figure something out. I might be able to find one, but youâll have to waitâ¦â
âTime is money!â The supervisor wouldnât let up. âYouâd better have it to me by the end of tomorrow, or this isnât over!â
This isnât just difficult, itâs outright bullying.
Caroline maintaining her composure, said kindly, âSupervisor, Iâll do my best, but I canât make any promises. If Iâm a few days late, I hope youâll understand.â
She value this job and donât want to fall out with my colleagues or create conflicts, so I try my best to avoid confrontation.
âNo way, tomorrow.â The supervisor was relentless. âIf youâre late, youâll pay
double.â
Caroline finally understood, the supervisor was blackmailing her.
She asked directly, âHow much do you want?â
âTen thousand dollars!â
Caroline bit her lip.
She wasnât some wealthy heiress. Even though she was married to David, he had never given her a dime.
Ten thousand wasnât an amount she could casually pay out.
She hadnât received her salary yet, and with two children to raise in the future, she tried to save wherever she could in her daily life.
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Caroline and the supervisor both turned their heads to see David entering the lab, having just scanned his fingerprint to unlock the door.
He walked straight over to Caroline and helped her up.
âWhy are you sitting on the floor?â
âI accidentally fell off the chair.â
David raised an eyebrow. âShe pushed you, didnât she?â
Of course, nothing escaped his sharp eyes.
But why was he still at the office so late?
âMr. Ellison!â The supervisorâs tone shifted instantly. She was all smiles and deference, nodding and bowing. âWhat brings you here at this hour? Itâs nearly midnight!â
âJust passing by. I heard the commotion and came to check.â
âOh, I see, Iâm terribly sorry for the disturbance, Mr. Ellison. Itâs just a minor issue, nothing to trouble you with the supervisor said, laughing nervously.
Davidâs expression remained cold. âYes itâs a minor issue, but when it involves my wife, itâs a big deal.â
âHuh?â The supervisor was momentarily confused. âYour wife? But itâs just me and Caroâ¦â
Her voice trailed off, and her expression turned to shock.
Caroline was Mrs. Ellison!
David spoke in the same calm tone. âWilliam will transfer ten thousand dollars to you. At the same time, the severance pay will also be given to you. You donât have to come to work tomorrow.â
He decided the supervisor stay or departure in a casual manner.
The supervisor opened her mouth to argue, David glanced at him, âYou are courting death by offending my woman! Get out now!â