PART 3: THE FIRST CRACK
PART 3: THE FIRST CRACK
“Sir…” the manager said carefully.
Marcus didn’t turn.
“Not now.”
“It’s corporate.”
That word made him pause.
Just slightly.
The manager swallowed.
“Emergency directive from board-level authority.”
Marcus frowned.
“What board?”
Then his phone rang.
Once.
Twice.
He finally answered.
And his expression changed within seconds.
“…repeat that.”
Silence.
Then:
“You are no longer listed as operational CEO.”
The mistress’s smile faded.
Marcus turned slowly.
“What did you say?”
The manager’s hands were shaking now.
“I’m sorry, sir. The ownership structure has been activated. Effective immediately, all executive privileges have been suspended.”
Marcus laughed—but it sounded wrong this time.
Forced.
“Do you even know who I am?”
The manager finally looked up.
May you like
“Yes,” he said quietly.
“Former operator of assets you do not own.”
