Mike chuckled as he turned to Todd. “Oh,” he said, “you thought this was all about you. How charmingly embarrassing for you.”

Todd’s face turned red from anger and embarrassment, but he said nothing. He had no plan to argue with Mike this time.

Mike turned back to Crystal and continued: “On behalf of the President of Brilliant Group, I am here to present you with your Birthday present: 30% of the shares of Brilliant Group. This file contains the relevant paperwork. I have ...