The GE building"s Byzantine lobby transports me to another era. Rippled-pink-marble walls, vaulted-golden ceilings, and hidden wall sconce"s diffused sunburst remind me of a perfect sunrise. On the thirty-eighth floor, pristine, marbled halls and a crystal chandelier lead me toward Wheaton Asset Management"s imposing bronze double doors. I pause in front of the gilded entry and press my thumb on the security console. The door unlocked prompting a deep inhale and exhale before I enter.
As always, I"m struck by the window view up Park Avenue to the George Washington Bridge, adjoining New York to New Jersey"s jagged cliffs like an artistic mural. Morning silences the opulent reception area, décor styled for Wheaton"s wealthy clientele. The room feels empty without Amber the receptionist who
