Chapter 11
Claire pulled a sleek black binder from her leather briefcase, sliding it across the desk toward me.
“What is this?” I asked, staring at the thick legal document.
“That is your severance package,” Claire announced calmly.
“You are being officially relieved of your duties as Chief Executive Officer, effective at 6:00 PM tonight.”
“You can’t do this!” I shouted, standing up again. “I am the face of this brand!”
“You were the face of the brand,” Claire corrected gently.
“Starting tomorrow, Holland Global will merge Harrison Real Estate into our midwest commercial wing.”
“The board has already unanimously approved the transition via proxy votes.”
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“You will receive a standard two-year salary buyout, your personal IRA, and thirty days to vacate the company apartment.”
“Everything else—the name, the portfolio, the developments—remains with the majority shareholder.”
