Chapter 3 - The Immediate Revocation
Victoria didn't raise her voice, but every word she spoke carried the weight of a multi-billion-dollar hospitality empire.
"Effective immediately, Brandon Ross, your employment with Sterling Hotels Global is terminated for cause," she stated with calm finality.
Brandon gasped for air, his face turning an unhealthy shade of pale white as he stared up at the woman he had treated like dirt just moments ago.
"You can't do this to me!" Brandon squeaked, his arrogant composure completely shattered into pathetic desperation. "I've managed this flagship property for four years!"
"And for four years, you have abused our staff and humiliated our patrons," Marcus Vance interjected coldly, stepping forward to block Brandon's path.
Marcus reached into his suit jacket and pulled out a digital tablet, tapping the screen twice to execute an emergency corporate override.
Across the entire hotel complex, keycards flashed red, security clearance locks clicked shut, and Brandon's master administrative access was instantly wiped from the system.
Four hotel security officers in black uniforms approached Brandon, taking him firmly by both arms before he could take another step toward Victoria.
Lobby guests pulled out their iPhones, recording the disgraceful spectacle as the former star manager was stripped of his silver name badge on live video.
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"Get him out of my sight," Victoria instructed quietly, turning her back on Brandon as he was forcefully escorted toward the rear service exit.
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