271 EMBEZZLEMENT

"So, is someone going to confess, or do I have to find out myself?" Luke asked sternly. He called a meeting with his staff to discuss the financial misconduct that had been going on in his absence. He was investigating to find out who it was but wanted to give whoever it was the chance to come out clean. The entire room was filled with murmurs. People were all whispering to themselves, avoiding Luke's gaze. "Quiet!" Luke yelled, and the room fell silent. "In the meantime, this department will be closed down." Loud murmurs filled the room again. "But it wasn't us!' A woman yelled and stood up. "You can't blame us for someone's mistake!" Luke slammed the desk, "Someone's mistake that almost cost the company! Unless you are ready to produce the culprit, this department will be closed, and you will all be laid off temporarily." "It's Marcus!" The lady pointed to a man around the corner. He stood up angrily and said, "Fuck you, Ruth, I didn't do it." "But you've embezzled funds befo