Chapter Twenty-One - The Shocking Decision

Deonna stood there, stunned. She had laid out irrefutable evidence of Logan's sabotage, and Nolan was dismissing it out of hand. She felt a surge of anger, of indignation at the injustice of it all. "Mr. Maine," she said, her voice trembling slightly with suppressed emotion, "I understand that Logan is your son, but surely you can see the damage his actions are causing to the company. His behavior is not just unprofessional, it's actively harmful to Maine Enterprises' success and reputation." Nolan's eyes flashed dangerously. "Ms. Vernetti, I believe I made myself clear. This meeting is over. I suggest you return to your duties and focus on improving your own performance rather than casting aspersions on others." Deonna opened her mouth to argue further, but the look in Nolan's eyes told her it would be futile. With a heavy heart, she gathered her documents and turned to leave. As she reached the door, Nolan's voice stopped her. "And Ms. Vernetti? I trust this conversation will rem