I Got Fired in the Lobby, Then My Rival Called

player in the Northeast market. Meridian’s stock took a hit. Small at first. Then less small.

At four-twelve, I got an email from a board member named Celia Morton. Subject line: Request for Conversation.

Celia had never once called me directly when I worked there. She liked layers. Assistants, chiefs of staff, controlled channels.

Now I was getting a continue reading …