53 I’m Shook

(Winona)

“I will deal with each issue in turn. I think this will be the fastest. Phillip Joseph.”

Phillip looks at him. “Mr. Brennan. I’m dedicated to the best outcomes for Brennan Industries. My hard work speaks for itself.”

“Don’t bother begging me, Joseph. Consider your contract ended. You won’t work for Nexus Global, Brennan Industries or any subsidiary businesses of ours ever again.”

Phillip looks horrified. My heart goes out to him knowing the work he has put in beside me. And our little business is gone.

“I don’t understand… the financials back up my digital marketing campaign.”

Gus Brennan paces, well more like stalks, at the end of the table. Saying nothing for a few minutes. “The Brennan family hold something more precious to them than money and success.”

He stops and stares at Phillip. “Loyalty. Loyalty to the Brennans is first and foremost. Do you have anything to say about that?”

“I… I….N…no.” Phillip stumbles over his words and his face is red as fire.

Gus laughs. “Reall