Chapter 9 - Marcus Corporate Career Crumbles Under Sudden Termination Order
Marcus rushed into the corporate headquarters of his investment firm on Monday morning, desperate to salvage his job. He swiped his employee badge at the turnstile, but the scanner flashed a harsh, unforgiving red light.
"Access Denied - Employee Terminated," the digital display read in bright, bold capital letters. Security guards appeared beside him instantly, their expressions completely professional yet utterly devoid of sympathy.
"Mr. Coleman, please surrender your building badge and follow us to the lobby," the head of security instructed firmly.
"There’s been a terrible mistake! I'm a senior associate closing major land deals!" Marcus protested loudly.
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"Corporate HR received a direct directive from CEO Richard Vance and Sterling Capital Partners sixty minutes ago," the guard replied. Marcus was escorted out of the building through the loading dock, avoiding the main lobby cameras.
His corporate laptop, encrypted phone, and executive parking pass were confiscated on the spot. He stood on the Chicago sidewalk in his expensive suit, holding a cardboard box containing his personal desk trinkets.
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