Chapter 19

There was a bang. A sharp crash sounded as an expensive mug shattered into pieces at Asher's feet. Outside the CEO's office, the entire secretary's area fell into dead silence. Everyone kept their heads down, breathing as quietly as possible. "What's wrong with Mr. Greene today?" "I have no idea. He's been in a foul mood since he came in this morning. Anyone who goes in gets yelled at." "I heard it's because his wife wants a divorce." "No way! Mrs. Greene loves him so much!" "She's gorgeous too. How could Mr. Greene bear to let her go? I know I wouldn't." A junior assistant stood outside holding a freshly brewed cup of coffee, hands trembling. He braced himself, pushed the door open, and carefully placed the cup on the far corner of Asher's desk. Asher stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, back turned, tall and straight. Yet, he was shrouded by a suffocating, hostile aura. His voice was cold as ice as he spat, "Get out." The assistant felt as if he'd been pardoned. H