I Got Fired in the Lobby, Then My Rival Called

a short note in Josephine’s clipped handwriting.

Asked about Maggie.

Concerned about continuity.

Doesn’t trust Ethan.

Wants meeting this quarter.

I kept staring.

Josephine took a sip of tea. “You weren’t the only one they fired this morning.”

“What does that mean?”

“They fired their credibility.”

That line stuck.

Because she was right, and because I knew exactly continue reading …