I stood frozen, my termination letter clutched tightly in my hand. The sound of Josh and Emily's pleas filled the air as they begged Me Langley to reconsider. "Please, Mr. Langley, don't do this! We'll work harder, we'll do anything!" Josh's voice was desperate, while Emily's sobs echoed through the room.
I felt a lump form in my throat as I watched them, but I didn't join in. Instead, I took a deep breath, wiped the tears from my eyes, and walked out of the conference room with what I hoped was dignity.
, my mind reeling. I couldn't believe it was happening. The termination letter felt like a weight in my hand, the words blurring together on the page.
As I walked past Ace and his father, I didn't even register their presence. My thoughts were consumed by the reality of my situation. I was unemployed. I felt numb, like I was walking through a dream.
