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1. Maya, Reddit thread just named you the salary leak.
2. I know.
3. They linked internal docs with your email header.
4. Please don't open that link yet.
5. Why wouldn't I open it? We're headed to the BBQ.
6. Because it proves more than they want you to see.
7. Explain, people are already whispering in the parking lot.
8. I didn't leak to Reddit, I leaked to one person.
9. You 'leaked to one person' and now everyone's salaries are public.
10. They republished it without my permission, I swear.
11. Your voicemail to HR about a hacked email says otherwise.
12. That voicemail was me panicking, not confessing.
13. People will blame you at the BBQ; this can ruin careers.
14. Then come with me tonight and listen before judging.
15. I can't promise I won't confront you in front of everyone.