The CEO Fired Me, So I Took His Empire

I worked at the company for five years. I was the very first employee Richard ever hired.

From just the two of us to a powerhouse team of a hundred, I built that company from the ground up.

Yet right after our five-year anniversary gala, Richard told me I was being laid off.

"The company needs fresh blood. You just can't keep up with our new vision anymore."

"Don't make this hard on both of us. Sign the severance papers and walk away."

I didn't argue. I took my severance package and left.

Two weeks later, the cracks began to show.