My parents forced me to cook and clean all weekend for my sister’s party with 50 guests.

morning, I want your full written recommendation on the MedSupply buildout logistics partnership. No family considerations. No emotions. Just your professional assessment.”

That was Victor. Precise, fair, and impossible to manipulate.

“You’ll have it,” I said.

“Good. And Emily?”

“Yes?”

“Take tomorrow off.”

The call ended.

I slept badly that night, not because continue reading …