POV EMMA The heavy silence hung over us as I processed the cruel twist that had just unfolded. The phone clutched in my hand felt like a foreign object, a silent witness to the betrayal that had just transpired. I glanced at Bobby, whose eyes reflected confusion and concern. His request for explanations was understandable. “What did you mean by Robert Parker closing the doors for you?” Bobby questioned, his face reflecting a mix of curiosity and apprehension. “What did I mean by 'Robert Parker closed the doors for me'?” I repeated, disbelief painting my expression. Bobby nodded slowly, prompting me to explain the inexplicable. “That's what Sullivan said before hanging up. Robert Parker agreed to shut the doors on me. He fired me from the tablet project, claimed I'm being sued, and even

