C47 Diamond in the Rough

“Understood,” Ethan stated, his voice tight.

“Good,” Richard stated again. “Now, stop wasting time on the telephone and get to work. I expect consequences, Ethan. Don’t let me down.”

And with that, the road went useless, leaving Ethan watching the telephone in his hand, his thoughts a whirlwind of anger, frustration, and worry.

He tossed the telephone onto the table