Jonathan was in the conference room within minutes of the call. His face lit up with a knowing smile when I introduced Spence and Tony to him as the lawyers I had hired on behalf of myself and Fredericks Design Co. His eyes danced with undisguised glee when Bradley was introduced as my new partner, and Victor as his associate.
"Anna, please tell me this means what I think it means!" he chortled. "Please tell me that you are firing those three leeches."
How could I not return his smile. This man was sharp. "Jonathan, first off, let me thank you for being the loyal, competent employee that you are. I really couldn't run this business without you."Jonathan flushed at my praise, pleased to recieve the accolades.
"I know how the gossip mill in any company works, so I am certain that you hav
