“The board.”
A pause.
“Unanimous.”
The word echoed in my head.
Unanimous.
That meant everyone.
“Even Leah?” I asked quietly.
For the first time… he hesitated.
Just for a second.
But it was enough.
I nodded slowly.
That told me everything.
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He slid the folder closer to me.
“Take some time to review it. It’s generous.”
Generous.
Two months’ salary.
A non-compete that locked me out of the industry I helped build.
And a clause that made sure I couldn’t even de