“Corporate asset.”
Daniel lunged across the table.
“You vindictive little—”
The dining-room doors opened.
Evelyn Shaw entered with two men in dark suits.
Daniel stopped.
Evelyn placed a document before him.
“Mr. Mercer, effective six eighteen this evening, your employment has been terminated for cause.”
He stared at her.
“Who are they?”
“Independent investigators retained by the board.”
Vanessa wrapped both arms around her stomach.
Daniel looked from them to me.
“This is because I cheated?”
I almost laughed.
“No. Cheating made me stop protecting you.”
That landed.
For years,
