Gemotions

The announcement sat, a glittering landmine, in his inbox. He reread it three times, each pass igniting a fresh wave of something akin to dark glee. They'd always valued the wrong things, prioritized the wrong people. Now, they'd get what they deserved.

He made a phone call, a short conversation that ended with a soft click and the promise of a meeting. His gaze drifted to his pristine resume, the one he had updated so carefully, now held in his hand like a weapon. The anticipation made him feel alive.

His fingers tapped on the desk. He took a sip of his water, carefully, savoring the moment.