Chapter 7

Before leaving, Watson Gordon, the company's vice president, called me.

"Natalie, are you really quitting?" he asked, his tone a mix of disbelief and urgency.

"Yes," I replied calmly.

Watson's voice grew more anxious. "What about the project?! You know, Emmitt never handles these things. If this project falls through, it'll be a huge setback for the company!"

"Could you at least wait until the project is finalized?"

"I'm sorry," I sighed, feeling the weight of the conversation.

"I've already secured the project. How it's completed and when is up to you all now."

"But…"

"The company isn’t just one…