He Called Me “Street Garbage” at the Country Club. He Didn’t Know What Burns Down Empires.

insisted. “The board has approved. Shareholders are expecting—”

“Then the board should’ve thought about that before their CEO publicly humiliated me at dinner,” I said.

Long silence.

Then, quietly: “What did William do?”

“Ask him,” I replied. “I’m sure he’ll give you his version.”

“Zafira, this merger is—”

“Good night, Martin.”

I ended the call before he continue reading …