The Waitress Asked Me to Pay Upfront—Unaware That I Own the Restaurant

Emma’s Growing Anxiety

Emma’s eyes flickered nervously, her usual confidence giving way as more guests began to question her methods. “I’m just doing my job,” she murmured, though her voice lacked its usual conviction. Her smile faltered, strained under the mounting pressure. She worked to maintain control, but the subtle tremor in her hands as she processed payments betrayed her unease. The tension in the room was palpable, and it was clear the situation was rapidly unraveling.

Shocking Discovery

Driven by curiosity, I decided to examine the records more closely. Leaning over to Steve, I whispered, “Can you believe this?” and pointed to Emma’s unusual pattern. “Every upfront payment she collects is missing from the system,” I explained. Her scheme was clear—she pocketed the money and then marked the orders as ‘cancelled.’ This wasn’t just bad customer service; it was outright fraud. The situation was about to escalate.