The fool. He had no idea those villagers only stirred up trouble because they were jealous he had someone like me looking out for him.
I stared at the two of them, unblinking. They mistook my silence for defeat.
Valerie waved the lawyer over with the divorce agreement. "Sign it. As for the assets, I'll give you a million dollars as a consolation fee."
"As for your things, I don't want any of them. The contract spells it out. You've got nothing left." She tilted her head, feigning generosity. "But don't worry, I won't push you to the edge."
The moment she finished, she flung the divorce papers in my face and demanded my signature.
Morris, convinced they'd already won, scooped her up and spun her around in celebration.
I pulled out a cigarette, placed it between my lips, and lit it. Drew a long, slow drag.
Then I picked up the pen and signed without hesitation.
But my company? They would never take it.
"Good. Now that the divorce is settled, go back to your office, pack your things, and get out. The seat's Morris's now."
The shareholders in the conference room burst out laughing, every last one of them looking at Valerie and Morris like they were watching a pair of idiots.