The amount exceeded my previous salary by a significant margin.
I stared at Mr. Whitaker in shock.
We had discussed consulting possibilities.
Never numbers.
Certainly not that number.
Mr. Whitaker looked at me warmly.
“Marlene, this board unanimously agreed that your experience is too valuable to lose.”
Applause exploded.
People stood.
Not everyone.
Everyone.
The entire room.
I couldn’t move.
Couldn’t speak.
Couldn’t think.
Then Mr. Whitaker raised one finger.
