Replacement

Livia's face went all serious.

"Sure he's suffering right now, just like he's made lots of others suffer over the years, including you I imagine, otherwise why would you be so against him? My worry is that the business might be suffering, and with a fifty percent share in it, I could be suffering too. And so could you Marcia; your little bubble could burst at any time!"

"Marcia was taken aback by this.

"So what do you suggest we do then Livia?"

"We need a replacement... really soon!"

"Like who?" came the question.

"Any one of us." Livia answered.