“I am not non-essential personnel.

I funded this company with my family trust.”

“You’re a guest in this building, Alyssa.”

He used his corporate jargon to sound important.

His voice carried across the open marble floor.

“I came to get my grandfather’s journals,” I said.

“Facilities will box up your personal items and send them to the estate by courier.”

“You have no right to touch my things.”