Cruise Control: A Humorous Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery (Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 11) by A.R. Winters

Author:A.R. Winters [Winters, A.R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

The ship had finally come to life. The LightningBlossom people were more up and about than they had ever been, and the ship’s staff was on the move as well. It wasn’t just about playing some games on the beach; it was a full-blown celebration, complete with a cookout, music, a dance floor, among other things. That meant a lot of people pushing heavy things down ramps and politely requesting that I get out of the way.

When I finally got out onto the deck, the crowd was gathering on the beach. In particular, they were around a stage that had been erected by the ship’s crew. Sound technicians were rushing about, making last-minute checks that everything was working, with Sebastian Hawk looming near.

The crowd had been divided into groups rather than a swarm of unorganized humans in front of the stage. Colored shirts had been given to everyone, and each one of the executives was standing near, likely acting as the team captain.

“One, two… Testing…” One of the staff said the mic, tapping on it and getting distorted feedback.

Sebastian snatched the microphone away and adjusted a button on his fancy Hawaiian shirt. It took them three days, but they were finally dressing for a cruise instead as if it were any other typical workday. “Everyone here? Mostly here? Then we should begin. Welcome, good people of LightningBlossom, to the first annual Company World Championships!”

Sebastian instinctively rolled his eyes when saying the much-derided name of the event.

“Now before we get to the festivities, we need to discuss something a bit more serious. Many of you are likely asking why I am up here, and not our beloved CEO Vernon Nunn. I am not pleased to deliver this news, and it is with a heavy heart I tell you all this: Vernon Nunn has passed away.”

There was a collection of gasps and chatter from the crowd. They would have to tell them eventually, but a man like Sebastian wanted to control the narrative.

“Out of respect for his family, I will not go into the details of his passing. Instead, as his chosen successor, I ask that instead that we celebrate Vernon. In fact, I am re-christening this event the First Annual Vernon Nunn Memorial Company World Championships!”

So now it was also unwieldy on top of illogical. I was glad Cece wasn’t up here to hear this, because I think she may have blown a fuse hearing all that.

“A new CEO means a new direction for LightningBlossom. A new vision, a new culture. LightningBlossom will now yearn for our future, reaching out and taking it instead of waiting patiently for it to come to us. We will now be Hawks, sailing high above the competition, swooping in only to properly take what’s ours.”

The crowd was mumbling. I think they knew that their time of four-hour workdays and relaxed environment was over. Sebastian Hawk was not Vernon Nunn; he was the furthest thing from it.

“We will become the most powerful tech company on the face of the planet.

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