“My Boss Told Me, ‘If You Take a Picture With Me Tonight, I’ll Triple Your Salary Tomorrow.’ I Agreed. But the Next Morning, When I Arrived at Work, I Saw My Photograph on the Office Door. With Tears in My Eyes, I Burst Into My Boss’s Office…”

Richard knew about my situation.

And that was exactly why his strange offer caught me so completely off guard.

It all began on Thursday evening.

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It was a little after seven, and I was getting ready to go home when the secretary approached me.

“Emily, the director wants to see you.”

I entered his office.

Richard was standing by the window. He looked more tense than usual.

“Emily, I have a small favor to ask.”

“Of course, Mr. Richard.”

He turned toward me.

“I want you to take a picture with me tonight.”

I stared at him in surprise.

“A picture?”

“Yes. Just one  photograph. And starting tomorrow, I’ll triple your salary.”

For a moment, I thought I had misheard him.

“Why?”

Richard remained silent for several seconds.

“You’ll find out tomorrow.”

His answer did nothing to reassure me.