Ashley already knew this day was coming—the moment the veteran directors would demand answers for the Evera crisis.

There was no waiting until she felt ready. Even if she still didn't have all the answers, she had to face it head-on.

Still, Ashley felt genuinely grateful to have Mr. Adam by her side to mentor her through the rough patch.

Mr. Adam looked deeply sympathetic and caring, though Ashley knew there wasn't much he could actually do to bail her out. That reality was written all ...