My Mother-in-Law Sat Me by the Service Door

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I pictured Eleanor with her gold seating chart.

I pictured board member Mrs. Talbot from two months ago saying, in that lazy way rich women ask dangerous questions, “Wouldn’t it be nice if the Whitmans had something permanent there?”

I said, “Can we strike it tonight?”

“If they agree. If they don’t, don’t sign. And Isabella?”

“Yes.”

“The CEO probably doesn’t continue reading …