Brogan looked at the list and fought the urge to crumple the paper and throw it at her. If it managed to nick her skin, it would only be a small retribution for her bullshit and the crap she had been pulling around. “Nobody is getting fired until I say so, and there is no merger happening, Vanessa. Whatever delusional world you are living in, where you think everyone must do as you say, doesn’t apply here.” ”But of course they do, honey. I’m not living in a delusional world, and we are engaged. About to be married. Since my parents own a bigger company, and I mean it can swallow yours whole, it is only logical that you see my offer as an advantage, not a competition. Even if it was-“she laughed, “I would crush you instantly.” She stood, leaned over the table and patted Brogan’s cheek.

