My husband introduced me to his boss as “the nanny” to seem more important at the gala, but he didn’t know that I was the woman who had secretly saved the company… and I fired him in front of everyone.

“I am the owner of Zenith Group, the investor who saved this company from bankruptcy, and I am the one who decides who stays on this payroll,” I said while the crowd began to whisper frantically.

Julian turned so pale I thought he would collapse, but I didn’t stop there.

“Julian Cárdenas, you are fired, effective immediately, because a man without integrity has no place in my leadership team,” I declared while pointing directly at him.

“This is a lie! She’s crazy!” Julian shouted while trying to rush the stage, but two security guards quickly intercepted him.

“And Cynthia,” I added while turning to his sister, “the company car you’re driving is part of Julian’s package, so you’ll need to find your own way home tonight.”

The guards dragged a sweating, swearing Julian out of the hall while Cynthia followed him in tears. I stepped off the stage and headed for the exit, wanting nothing more than to breathe fresh air.

In the parking lot, Julian broke free from the guards and ran toward me with a desperate look in his eyes.

“Sarah, please! It was just a joke, I was nervous and I just wanted to fit in with the board,” he pleaded while his voice cracked.