“Here is my verdict. In compliance with the stated rule of conduct in this law firm, Mr Bernard Harris would be subjected to a demotion to the position of office assistant in his department or….”
“What!” Bernard screamed, cutting Jake off his announcement. Jake didn’t budge, he just read on from the paper he was holding.
“Or you could take a voluntary retirement instead. You will be duly compensated if you agree to the latter and…..”
“Agree to the latter? Jesus Christ! I spent seventeen years of my life working for this law firm already. Which firm would want me now that I am older and…..”
“Don’t ever cut me off again, Mr Harris!” Jake said suddenly. Bernard swallowed the lump at the base of his throat.
Jake’s authoritative aura emerged at that point. Each word he said sounded so pers
