me like this.”
Daniel never raised his voice.
“I just did.”
The security guards exchanged glances.
Vanessa stepped toward him.
“I built this restaurant!”
Maria suddenly spoke.
“No. We did.”
Vanessa turned.
For the first time, Maria showed no fear.
“The cooks you insult. The servers you threaten. The hosts you blame. We built it.”
Several employees quietly nodded.
Vanessa grabbed her purse.
“You’ll regret this.”
Rachel responded calmly.
“You should also know the financial irregularities are being referred for independent investigation. You’ll receive formal documentation tomorrow.”
Vanessa went white.
