Chapter Forty Nine

Emma's pulse quickened, caught off guard by the direct accusation. She was taken aback at the way Mitchell spoke to her with so much dislike.

Before she could respond, Mr. Mitchell retorted, his words intended to strike back. "Mr. Ethan is demanding a staff meeting. Send out the memo. I know you're behind this. Ever since Karen's departure, things have never been the same. There's something about you that demands attention, and I'll be sure to give it to you."

Immediately, Emma's throat went dry and her palms began to sweat.

She typed the letter with shaky fingers, sending the memo to the designated team of employees as requested. As her coworkers filtered into the boardroom, she looked around anxiously for a friendly face, finding none among the somber expressions.

The room fell into a heavy silence as Mr. Ethan entered, all eyes on him as he prepared to speak. His authoritative voice broke through the tension, commanding everyone's attention as he addressed the gathered employees. "