C18 Shameless Disciple!

Stoddard was taken aback.

"Westley, aren't you being a bit excessive?" he wondered. "Bringing up bonuses right out of the gate? How crass!"

Yet, this was precisely what Stoddard had hoped for.

He nodded, affirming, "Absolutely, it's true! This bonus scheme is something I've worked out with the Finance department. It's designed to reward our top employees who help the company recover losses