Chapter 4

On the eve of the annual party, Ethan summoned me to his office with a single phone call. He asked, "What brand of cologne does Michael usually wear?"

I paused for a moment, then instinctively replied, "Terre d'Hermès. He's been using it for years."

"What about booze? What's his favorite?" the boss pressed.

"Single malt whiskey. He says it's a real man's drink," I answered. Man, this is getting way too detailed.

But the questions that followed left me completely stunned. He wanted to know everything, including Michael's fashion sense, what he does for fun, and then he went all…