"Enough!" I cut him off, my patience gone. I shot a sharp look at both of them. "I can spend my money however I want. Alexis, you’re the nanny, not my financial advisor, stay in your lane. And Ulrich, you’re the driver, should you really be drinking on the job?
“Oh, and that expensive wine? I bought it. What made you think you could just help yourself? Next time, you’re paying for it."
The room fell silent.
I let my gaze sweep over everyone before continuing, my voice calm but firm. "Today is my mom’s birthday. If anyone here has a problem with that or doesn’t know their place, feel free to leave right now."
I folded my arms. "I’ve always been generous. Your salaries? Your benefits? Top-tier. I’ve made sure you have the best of the best. But that doesn’t give you the right to walk all over me."
Most of the people around us nodded in agreement. Only Alexis and Ulrich stood there, their faces flushed, looking like they wanted to disappear.
I knew I had embarrassed them, but honestly, if I didn’t say something now, they would just keep pushing their luck.
Just then, my mom stepped out of the car, a huge smile on her face. She walked over, slipping her arm around my shoulders.