The following morning, Graciela attended the emergency meeting at the Hartman Investment Group.
She didn't wear a ball gown. She wore a simple purple suit she had bought for interviews years before, but she paired it with a new, unwavering confidence.
When she entered the room, everyone turned. Andrew was there, looking sickly. Gregory, Patricia's husband, looked at her in confusion.
“Ladies and gentlemen,” said Mr. Harrison. “I present to you Graciela Hartman, your new majority shareholder.”
She took a seat at the head of the table. She listened to the reports. She asked questions. She took notes. She wasn't the librarian. She was an owner.
And then he made his first decision.
“Gregory,” she said, looking at the man who had laughed at her dress. “I’ve reviewed the ethics reports. There are several complaints of financial improprieties in your department. Effective immediately, you are fired.”
Gregory's face turned purple. "He can't do that! I've been with this company for fifteen years!"
“I just did it.”
Two security guards entered the room. Gregory was escorted out.
Graciela turned to Andrew.
“Andrew, you will remain CEO for now. But on probation. I will review all operations. Prove to me that this company is run ethically and efficiently, or you will be replaced.”
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