"You can't terminate my employment. I'm part owner of this company. You have no authority over me!" His belief that he was untouchable was proof of his arrogance.
Alana looked at me, anticipating this next part. I didn't disappoint. I stood up from my seat, picking up the ring he had given me, and made my way to stand beside him.
"Adam, as I said in the text I sent you last evening, we are done, our engagement, and relationship is over. I am returning the engagement ring you gave me. No marriage, no partnership. You are done here."
I stepped away and started to walk back to my seat when he reached out and grabbed my arm in a bruising grip. I stopped, and turned to stare at him. "Get your hands off of me, NOW!" I seethed through gritted teeth.
"You can't break up with me. Everything th
