Gemotions

The email notification chimed, a little ping of digital glee. Arthur leaned back in his chair, the ancient springs groaning in protest. He read the subject line: “Important Announcement Regarding Company Future.” Oh, this was going to be good. He clicked, and a slow grin spread across his face, stretching his lips wide. He drummed his fingers on the desk, a silent rhythm accompanying the CEO's overly earnest prose about "strategic synergy" and "enhanced shareholder value." He imagined the faces of the middle managers, their carefully constructed facades about to crumble. He chuckled, a low rumble in his chest.