Chapter 6 - The Firing of Greg
Greg’s eyes bulged in utter horror. “Mr. Calder! Please! I’ve managed this location for five years! I was just trying to keep the VIP guests satisfied!”
“You humiliated an innocent elderly man and tried to fire a worker for showing compassion,” Julian said, extending his open palm toward the manager. “You don't represent the values of this company. Hand over the keys.”
Trembling uncontrollably, Greg unclipped his brass master key ring and his velvet manager's badge from his lapel, dropping them into Julian’s open palm.
“Effective immediately, you are terminated,” Julian declared without a shred of hesitation. “Escort yourself off the property before I have security throw you out.”
Greg hung his head in total defeat, his face red with shame as he slunk past the dining room tables, walking out through the service doors while dozens of patrons watched in silent approval.
Julian turned his attention back to Vanessa, who was trying to quietly slip away toward the coat check.
“Where are you going, Ms. Price?” Julian called out, his voice instantly stopping her in her tracks.
Vanessa turned around slowly, her face pale, forcing a desperate, artificial smile onto her lips. “Julian... look, I’m truly sorry. Let’s just forget this ever happened. My father’s firm is reviewing our annual lease agreement with your holding company next week...”
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Julian smiled a cold, razor-thin smile.
👉 “That lease review won't be necessary, Vanessa,” Julian said softly. “Because your family’s agreement has just been canceled.”
