The next day, I had all the paperwork ready to dissolve the company.
To make sure it went smoothly, I even hired a professional to handle the process for me.
Given the company's short lifespan, minimal operations, and no outstanding debts, the professional had it wrapped up in no time.
I moved with my team of four to the new office overnight. Sitting in our new space, I finally felt a sense of relief.
[Ms. Garcia, I need to continue my rest at home. Could you please approve six months of paid leave for me so I don't have to keep coming into the office? After all, being pregnant is quite a strain!]
[Me too.]
My phone buzzed. I clicked to find out, only to remember that I had forgotten to dissolve the old company's group chat.
Morgan was brazenly asking for leave in the group and had the audacity to request a six-month paid sabbatical.
Phoebe chimed in with an unashamed "Me too".
Before I could retort, Howard and the others had reached their limit.
[Six months of paid leave?]
[How dare you have the audacity! The walls of my grandmother's courtyard are thinner than your hide!]
[Being pregnant is quite a strain? How so? Did the company get you pregnant?]
[If it's such a burden, maybe you shouldn't have the baby. Consider an abortion. After all, it would be a misfortune for the child to have a mother like you.]
...
They took turns throwing jabs at Morgan and Phoebe, reveling in the ridicule.
But Morgan and Phoebe were not amused. They were fuming and lashed out in the group.
Phoebe: [You heartless people, how dare you curse me!]
Morgan: [Victoria! Stop them! If you don't rein them in, don't blame me for what I might do!]
I leisurely posted a rolling-eyes emoji in the group: [And what exactly do you plan to do?]
Phoebe: [You've finally shown up. Approve our leave now, or we'll teach you a lesson!]
I continued with an "I'm so scared" meme.
[I can't approve your leave anymore. The company's closed and your final paychecks have been deposited into your bank accounts. You can rest for your babies at home from now on.]
They were utterly furious.
After all, it wasn't easy for them to find a pushover like me, and other companies wouldn't put up with their threats.
[What nonsense are you spouting!]
[What do you mean by the company shutdown? You expect us to believe that?]
[If you dare play tricks, we won't let you off the hook!]
They were true to their word.
I didn't expect that even after my company had shut down, they would still cause such a fuss, making a huge scene.
