#Chapter 48: He deserves to suffer

Alexander “You were right once again.” Uncle Conrad grinned at me from across his desk. “Fiona is ready. And she is even more capable than I could have imagined. I am confident that she can handle the expansion project.” My uncle was a difficult man to impress, and only one thing could make him smile like that – money. “What has she done now?” I asked. “Recovered more unnoticed losses?” He cocked his head to the side. “She has found some creative opportunities to improve our operations.” A smile forced its way across my lips. “I am not surprised to hear that. And does she have a plan for how to address those opportunities, as well?” “Indeed. I intend to have a team start implementing her solutions first thing in the morning.” I nodded, feeling pleased that Fiona was exceeding my uncle’s expectations. I knew she would not let me down. “And have you finished the proposal?” Conrad produced a thin file from a desk drawer and passed it to me. “Once you approve this, I’l