The Night I Let Go novel Chapter 56

Zachary had been talking and laughing while he ate lunch with his colleagues, but he immediately looked pained when he heard the news.

His colleagues all looked at him sympathetically.

"That's terrible! He hasn't even been at work for half a month and he's already got half a year's pay deducted!"

"Some people are born into money while others are born to be slaves. That's fate, I guess!"

"Capitalism is the ultimate evil!"

Zachary's workload was reduced that day because of the reduction in his pay.

Before he got off work, Charles, who was his direct superior as the manager of the business department, called him over to his office.

He looked sympathetic as he said comfortingly, "Zachary, everyone makes mistakes at work. Just be careful in future! Don't take it to heart."

"I'm alright, Mr. Wright!" Zachary laughed dryly.

Charles nodded and said, "I'm glad to hear it. If things get difficult for you, just tell me! We're all colleagues, so I'll help you in any way I can."

"Thank you, Mr. Wright! I'm alright for now." Zachary felt a warm feeling in his heart, but he refused Charles' offer politely.

After returning to his seat, Zachary couldn't help feeling aggrieved. He got up to go to the restrooms and complained to Ellen about getting his pay cut.

Although he didn't care about money, it was still unpleasant to suddenly get half a year's pay docked.

He thought that Ellen would comfort him. However, it was completely the opposite of what he had thought.

"I'm about to die of laughter! How could you get half a year's pay when you've only been at work for less than half a month? What are you going to do in future? Will you live on air?" Ellen was laughing uproariously.

Although they were not together at the moment, Zachary could imagine Ellen falling about in laughter.

Zachary complained, "You're a little too happy at my misfortune!"

"No, no! I'm not! I just can't help myself!" Ellen was still laughing.

Zachary could not accept her reaction, so he hung up abruptly.

Ellen sent a message very soon after that. "Don't be angry, babe. Isn't it just half a year's pay? Just let her dock it. You can live off me!"