“You called her career an office routine.”
A few people shifted uncomfortably.
“Interesting description.”
Scattered laughter followed.
Roy adjusted in his chair.
Mr. Whitaker wasn’t finished.
“Because that routine generated solutions that kept hundreds of employees working.”
More applause.
Stronger this time.
Roy’s face tightened.
I stood frozen near the doorway.
Not knowing whether to stay or leave.
Then Mr. Whitaker reached into his jacket pocket.
He removed a folder.
My stomach tightened.
What was he doing?
