Chapter 42: A Standoff

"Who the hell do you think you're talking to, asshole?" Ramon didn't raise his voice, but everyone in the conference room heard him. Onstage, Jasper's face flushed red with anger.  Ramon had called him an asshole again, and in front of everyone, no less. "You," Jasper snapped, jabbing a finger at Ramon. "Pfft..." Joanne, seated beside Ramon, couldn't help herself. She snickered, then quickly ducked her head and stayed quiet. Around the room, others stifled their laughter. Only then did Jasper...