My Husband Announced Our Divorce at My Retirement Party. Then My Boss Took the Microphone

Now everyone was paying attention.

Including me.

“We created a new position.”

The room grew still.

A very still.

Mr. Whitaker smiled.

“Special Strategic Advisor.”

My heart skipped.

What?

“The role includes flexible scheduling, full benefits, and a consulting contract.”

The room erupted into whispers.

Roy’s eyes widened.

Then came the number.

The annual compensation.

The room gasped.

Several people actually dropped their forks.