Ethan’s POV
Arriving in New York, I discovered I had lost a huge deal. Not just any deal but a seven figure contract I was already banking mentally. It was a very big loss for me because I was looking forward to it.
The tip had come from someone from inside the company. It was more like a quiet assurance stating the job was mine already and I had absolutely nothing to worry about.
I had confidence settled in my chest like a steady and unending drumbeat. Losing was not an option for me. I never lost and that was the brain behind the success I created.
Every missed deal clung to me like a shadow, turning my happy days dull and my nights restless. As a result, the weight of failure dragged through my weeks uncontrollably. More like an unwelcoming presence I wished I could shake off but co
