Jake called Pierce next. "Organize a staff meeting right away. Anyone who quits without fulfilling their notice period will not receive a severance package and must remit their last salary or be sued for a breach of contract."
"Noted. I'll pass the message across right away."
His mobile phone buzzed and when he checked the caller ID, it was an unfamiliar number.
"I hope this isn't Athena," Jake mused aloud.
"What's that, boss?" Orlando asked from the front of the car.
"Nothing. Just thinking aloud," he replied absently and then answered the call. "Hello?"
"Jake, my boy! How are you?" said a jovial male voice.
"Who is this?"
"Justice Hartley. Remember me?"
"Oh! Hi, Justice Hartley," Jake said flatly. "I didn't know you have my private number."
"Margot gave it
