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After I got pregnant, I kept working. But right before I was about to land a huge client, my boss’s assistant, Tiffany, tried to fire me. Her reason? I threw up too much and went to the bathroom “too often.” Fuming, I marched into my boss Aldrich’s office—my husband’s office. He handed me a termination letter and said, “Company policy allows only five bathroom breaks a day. You took ten. Tiffany has every right to fire you. And you’re pregnant—just stay home and rest.” My eyes dropped to the floor. A corner of a lace thong was sticking out from under his couch. So he was cheating. I said nothing. I slapped the termination letter across his face. The moment I walked out of the building, I called our biggest competitor. “Do you limit how many times employees can use the bathroom? If not, I’ll bring my client to you tomorrow.” "Serena, are you messing with me?" Daniel's voice on the other end of the line was laced with shock. "I'm not kidding," I said, my voice calm. "If you agree, I'll bring the Evergreen Holdings deal I secured straight to you tomorrow to sign. Once that's done, you'll be the top company in Northwood." Daniel hesitated. "Are you having problems with