“Are you there?” “Huh? Yeah?” “Actually, on second thought, I’d rather have this conversation in person.” “No.” “Ell—” She doesn’t let me finish. “I’m glad Nico is okay and all, but I’m not interested in talking.” “What if it means getting your job back?” She goes silent. “Eleanor?” I ask before checking if the call dropped. “I’m not working for you again.” “Not even if I apologize for firing you the way I did?” “Not even then.” “Why not?”
