Chapter 1

On April Fool's Day, my supervisor suddenly posted an announcement in the company group chat.

"Our new intern, Hazel Matthews, is treating us all to dinner at the new restaurant!"

I was too busy to notice the messages in the group chat.

It wasn't until a bunch of people frantically tagged me to pay the bill that I realized they had racked up fifty thousand dollars at the restaurant.

After I sent back a question mark, the supervisor replied dismissively.

"It's April Fool's Day. I was just joking around. Who knew everyone would take it seriously?"

"Besides, you're just a little intern. Isn't it normal for someone new to treat everyone to a meal? Everyone else has done it. Why should you be any different?"

What she didn't know was that I wasn't an intern, but a top-level developer that Mr. Wilson had earnestly invited to join the company.

Looking at her message, I didn't bother arguing.

Instead, I replied directly.

"Since the supervisor said this was an April Fool's joke, I won't take it seriously."

"I won't be going to tonight's gathering. Have fun, everyone."