The technician the Chandler family poached from the Hawthorne family had been a bit lazy, so his salary was slightly lower than that of his more diligent colleague. Over time, he grew resentful, so when the Chandlers made an offer, he took the bait immediately.
His father also taught him that employee salaries and bonuses are a major company secret. Staff in key positions, especially, must never be allowed to discuss their pay privately, or the consequences would be endless.
Aston Marsh nodded with every word Adrian Hawthorne spoke. He was now completely won over by the boy and no longer dared to treat him like a child. He felt that even if he lived another forty years, he could never match this level of insight and intellect.
"So, how old are you?" Aston Marsh couldn't help but ask.
