I don’t know why, but Rachel’s words from earlier kept circling my mind like a persistent itch I couldn't seem to reach. It was as if her question had planted a seed of doubt that was slowly beginning to take root within me. The weight of that inquiry had settled heavily in the corners of my mind, spilling over into my consciousness when I least expected it. In a world where I had always prided myself on the complete and unwavering trust I placed in my partners and employees—a principle I had upheld with fierce dedication throughout my entire career—this nagging sense of uncertainty felt wholly out of place. Trust has served as the bedrock of my professional relationships; I genuinely believed it was foundational to foster a healthy work environment, depriving the atmosphere of any shady c
