My mother-in-law announced, “i run this store now, you’re fired,” so I smiled, called the ceo, and told him, “she has a surprise for you”…

decided the entire company was practically hers.

That morning, she walked in wearing a cream suit and carrying a folder labeled new management structure.

Grant followed behind her with two cousins.

And a locksmith.

A locksmith.

Inside my store.

Elaine pointed toward my assistant. “You. Collect her badge.”

My assistant looked at me in panic.

I shook my head once.

Elaine slapped the folder onto the counter. “I have already informed staff that effective today, I am acting director. My son has authorized it. You may gather your things after