Ajax hired Helen under a one-year contract to manage Ajax's Marina. Eight months into the contract, Ajax fired Helen to hire a new manager who had just graduated with a degree in marine engineering. Helen had not breached the contract in any way. Which statement best describes these circumstances?

 

a. Ajax had neither the right nor the power to terminate Helen's contract.

b. Ajax had the right, but not the power, to terminate Helen's contract.

c. Ajax had the power, but not the right, to terminate Helen's contract.

d. Ajax had both the right and the power to terminate Helen's contract.