Ethan's eyes narrowed with puzzlement, as if he was thinking of something. His puzzlement then morphed into irritation.

"Are you sulking at me because of Jane?"

"Don't you know a company's core is unity?"

"I fired her for my own reasons, not just because of Sophie..."

I looked at him in bewilderment.

"Why are you explaining to me?"

"I don't mind. The company is yours to run. You decide who stays and who goes. You said you gave her severance."

I stifled a yawn and wheeled my suitcase towards the door.

I'd go to the office today, tie up loose ends, and make a clean break.

He got up and grabbed my arm.

I was getting impatient. "What now?"

"Emma, I remember giving you a key to the ocean-view apartment. Sophie has a classmates' reunion coming up. I've decided to let her stay there..."