The disappointment Lily felt was understandable; she’d placed high expectations on her husband.
Plus, landing a partnership with Zenith Group was absolutely crucial for her.
“Hey, it’s me, Ethan. Don’t you recognize my voice?” Ethan asked, raising his voice a notch.
Bob paused, trying to recall the voice on the other end.
“Mr. CEO? I’m so sorry, sir! I… I didn’t realize it was you. The number was different,” Bob stammered nervously.
Bob’s accidental reveal about Ethan’s identity caught Lily completely off guard.
“What? CEO? CEO of what? Since when?” she thought, baffled.
“Wasn’t there a meeting with Sterling Group this morning? Can we still meet? Their director had a close call today.”
Already aware that the Sterling Group meeting had been postponed, Bob responded accordingly.
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