Kate Benner, an 18-year-old orphan, is forced out of her adoptive home after her government benefits expire. With no other options, she moves into a small apartment and begins searching for a job. She lands a position at a minimart, where she faces harassment from her manager, Mike, and pressure from her coworker, Silvia, to participate in a scheme to cheat customers. Despite the difficulties, Kate remains honest and kind, even helping an elderly man who forgets his wallet at home by giving him groceries on credit. The elderly man turns out to be the father of Jonathan, the owner of the minimart chain. Jonathan discovers Mike's embezzlement and abuse, fires him, and has him arrested. Kate is promoted to manager, and a friendship develops between her and the elderly man, who tries to set her up with his son, Jonathan.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Kate Benner was found as a baby in a cardboard box at the doors of an orphanage in New Hushers, United States.
2. Kate was adopted by a couple, Lisa and Paul Benner, who had no vocation for children and adopted her for government incentives.
3. Kate was neglected throughout her childhood and had a difficult time in school.
4. At 18, Kate was kicked out of the house by her adoptive parents and had to find a job to support herself.
5. Kate applied to several restaurants, shops, and factories but was rejected multiple times before getting a job at a minimarket chain store managed by Mike Byron.
6. Mike Byron had a reputation for being a womanizer and had a history of failed businesses.
7. Kate's coworker, Silvia, was involved in a scheme to embezzle money from the store by adding extra charges to customers' bills.
8. Kate refused to participate in Silvia's scheme and reported it to Mike, who was more interested in Kate herself than in addressing the issue.
9. Mike began to harass Kate, making unwanted advances and creating a hostile work environment.
10. An elderly man came to the store and asked Kate to let him take some groceries without paying, promising to return and pay later.
11. Silvia was rude to the elderly man, but Kate showed kindness and allowed him to take the groceries.
12. The elderly man returned with his son, Jonathan, who owned the JMM minimarket chain and was investigating why the store was losing money.
13. Jonathan discovered that Mike had been embezzling money and merchandise from the store and fired him on the spot.
14. Silvia was also fired, and Mike was sentenced to 3 years in prison for tax fraud and theft.
15. Kate was promoted to manager of the store and developed a close friendship with the elderly man and his son, Jonathan.