A hot mess

Everyone waited in anticipation of her answer but she took her time, appraising him with those green eyes of hers. 

She took so long to answer that he began fidgeting in the tense silence. 

"What's the percentage of your decrease?" She asked in a professional voice. 

"Eight percent," Brian replied cautiously. 

Grandmother Wright went pale when she heard this. 

"Eight percent per month?" Sienna sounded shocked. 

"Yeah, what's wrong?" Brian was defensive. 

"My company did experience a loss, but it was zero point eight percent for one month only," Sienna explained. 

Brian's mouth fell open. 

The difference was a whole decimal point! 

The other relatives at the table were quickly realising how formidable Sienna's business and leadership skills were. 

In comparison, Brian was a hot mess. 

"Well, that- I mean-" Brian blustered, trying to salvage the situation but failing badly.