The room instantly fell silent as Mr. Harrison, the billionaire owner of the mansion and head of the entire investment foundation, walked toward the group under the large American flag. He moved with cold, steady confidence, his sharp blue eyes locked directly onto Victoria, who suddenly went pale at the sight of the powerful executive standing right beside her.
Mr. Harrison: I run this event.
Victoria: Mr. Harrison! Thank goodness you are here! This crazy waitress just assaulted me in front of all your important guests!
Mr. Harrison: Keep your mouth quiet, Victoria. I have been standing near the piano watching your disgraceful behavior for the last ten minutes.
Victoria froze where she stood, her breath catching in her throat as she realized the event host had seen her raise her hand against his mother. The high-tension atmosphere in the room reached a breaking point as Mr. Harrison stepped directly into Victoria's personal space, his tall frame towering over the trembling woman in the purple gown.
Mr. Harrison: You dared to raise your hand against my mother in my own home, under my own roof!
Victoria: I... I didn't mean to, sir! She dropped her things and ruined the entrance flow! I was just trying to keep order!
Mr. Harrison: My mother built this foundation! And you treated her like trash because you think your little authority makes you special!
Victoria: Please, Mr. Harrison, let me explain! I can fix this whole mistake right now if you give me one chance!
Mr. Harrison adjusted his jacket cuffs slowly, his face like stone as he issued his final judgment in front of every board member and high-profile donor in attendance. His voice echoed off the white walls with powerful force, leaving no room for argument or negotiation.
Mr. Harrison: You are officially fired! Get your things and get out of my sight before I have my lawyers ruin your firm!
Victoria stood frozen with her mouth agape, completely shattered in total shock under the shadow of the flag. Her career, her reputation, and her high-paying contract were gone in a single second, completely ruined by her own arrogance and cruelty.