A few of days later, Emily got a phone call from an excited Pam who told her Mike had received a job offer from one of Byron’s subsidiary companies. Not only was the atmosphere more relaxed at his new job, but he was also paid double the salary of his previous position.

“This new boyfriend of yours is a real sweetie,” Pam said, “hang onto him.”

“Wait a minute,” Emily said, “Mike promised not to tell!”

“He didn’t,” Pam stated, ...