Chapter Forty-Two
He Had My BackThey walked out, and Gina rounded on, “You were the one who suggested we talk to him, you call him.”
She remained standing close to Tom with her arms crossed, while he reached for the phone and called The Boss. Once connected, Tom put the call on speakerphone. Pursing her lips, Gina said nothing, making him the one to explain the situation. The Boss let Tom say his piece uninterrupted. When he was done, The Boss simply said,
“Leave it to Gina. Back her decisions.”
Before he ended the call, Gina called his name and said, “I think Tom should not be in the meeting.”
“What?” Tom exclaimed.
“That, too, I leave to you. Tom, do whatever Gina asks.” Then Click!
She felt triumphant. But the elation of her winning against Tom took the backseat. It was for anoth
