Manager Fires Teen For Saving Choking Boy, But The Father's Identity Changes Everything
Previously: When teenage line cook Toby broke kitchen rules to save a choking child, his ruthless manager fired him on the spot. But the boy's grateful father was about to teach the diner owner a lesson.
A Clash of Authority
Marcus laughed nervously, clearly unimpressed by the customer's phone call. To a small-time manager like him, a doctor’s name meant nothing.
"I don't care who you are, sir,"
Marcus scoffed, crossing his arms.
"This kid is an employee, and he violated safety protocols by touching a customer. He's a liability, and he's gone."
Toby’s heart sank. He needed this job desperately. Tears welled in his eyes as he pulled off his black gloves.
"Please, Mr. Marcus, I'm sorry. I just couldn't watch him choke,"
Toby pleaded, his voice trembling.
"Save your breath. Get out of my diner,"
Marcus hissed.
But Dr. Michael Carter wasn't just any doctor. He was the Chief of Medicine at the city's premier hospital, and more importantly, he was the personal physician and close friend of the billionaire real estate mogul who owned the entire restaurant franchise.
Arthur kept his eyes locked on Marcus as he spoke into the phone.
"Yes, Harold. I'm at the downtown branch. Your manager, Marcus, just fired a young man for saving my son's life. He's throwing him out right now."
The color suddenly drained from Marcus’s face as he heard the name "Harold." Harold Vance was the ruthless owner of the franchise, a man who tolerated zero negative publicity.
Within seconds, the diner's landline phone behind the counter began to ring violently. The cashier answered it with a shaking hand, looked at Marcus with wide eyes, and whispered,
"Marcus... it's the corporate office. It's Mr. Vance himself. He wants to talk to you right now."
”He wants to talk to you right now."