“I’ll give Sam your information, and he can coordinate the meetings.” “You’re willing to let me speak to your assistant after last time?” “Of course. I had him sign a new contract with a nice pay increase and a promise to never work for you so long as he lives.” “I hate how you’re always one step ahead of me.” He laughs for a second time today, throwing me off. “There’s a reason I always kicked your ass at chess.”