Elena allowed herself a small, knowing smile. “No, David. I’ll do something better. I’ll talk to myself.” With a steady hand, she tapped on her phone screen and connected her call to the conference room of Nova Group’s Board of Directors.
“Hello, this is Elena Roberts, Chairman of Nova Group,” she announced, her voice echoing into the stunned silence of the dining room. “I’m calling to announce a personnel change. Effective immediately, David Roberts’ employment is terminated.”
The smirk evaporated from David’s face, replaced by a look of shock and horror. Clara’s wine glass slipped from her fingers, shattering on the polished wood floor. Brenda’s mouth opened and closed like a fish gasping for air.
