The Uptown Mall has hired Bryce to be the mall's Santa Clause for the upcoming season. Bryce and the mall manager discussed on September 6, 2016 the terms for his employment as "Jolly Ole' St. Nick" for the December holiday seasons of 2017 and 2018. After orally agreeing to perform both holidays, Bryce realized he had a conflict for 2017, so informed the manager on September 10, 2016 that he could only be available for the 2018 season. The manager told Bryce "no problem" and found another Santa for 2017. After performing for the mall as Santa Claus in 2018, the mall refuses to pay Bryce for his services. If Bryce files a claim against the mall for the wages he earned, what is the likely outcome?