One week after Maximus's decision, Catherine felt more pressure than ever. Although Lucius stood by her, the continued opposition from the family weighed heavily on her. Today, she was about to take her first real step into the family business, and this opportunity was both an incredible chance to prove herself and a huge challenge.
Maximus had arranged for her to meet with an old friend, Victor Hale, the CEO of a large export company. Victor was a middle-aged man, sharp, and influential in the export industry. Even though Maximus had spoken highly of Catherine, she couldn't help but feel the pressure of stepping into a completely new environment with a company and a team of people she had never worked with before.
That morning, Maximus and Catherine arrived at Victor's company headquart
