"I still need to discuss this with Mr. Nicholls first. The company isn't mine. I can speak on your behalf, but there are rules and procedures. If we make an exception for you, others might approach me with similar requests," Mavis explained.
Feeling her words were too harsh, she added, "Don't take it the wrong way. I'm just being upfront."
Greta nodded. "Don't worry, Mavis. If it's not possible, I won't blame you."
She buried her face in her hands, and tears started streaming down her face.
The world was filled with suffering, and Mavis had witnessed many of them.
Besides a pang of pity, she felt nothing else.
Greta's sudden interruption made Mavis lose her appetite, so she simply said, "I'm done with my lunch. Take your time."
As she left, she added, "I'll talk to Mr. Nicholls, but don't place all your hopes on me."
Greta quickly wiped her tears. "Thank you so much, Mae. I'm grateful for any help you can provide."
Leaving the cafeteria, Mavis returned to the top floor, her mind heavy with thoughts.
After hesitating, she knocked on Nathaniel's office door.
"Come in."
Mavis handed him the completed work and began, "Mr. Nicholls, I ran into Greta Stokes from the logistics department at lunch. Her mom is in the hospital and needs a lot of money for treatment. She asked if she could get an advance on a year's salary."
Nathaniel's hand paused as he flipped through the documents.
He looked up and asked, "Did you agree?"
"No, I know it's against company policy. I just promised to tell you about it."
Nathaniel smirked.
"Smart move, but don't make a habit of this. There are a lot of people with ulterior motives. I'll have Tommy verify the truth of her story. This is a one-time exception," he replied.
Mavis was stunned.
He was not mad at her?
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