Madam, who had fully expected to be neck and neck with Annie at that point, blamed much of the company struggle on her husband, who seemed to be more interested in fronting a prestigious company than running a business. He often failed to fulfill orders, came up with products that nobody would buy, and mismanaged the company’s money. He also drank too much and flirted openly with other women. Madam moved to minimize his role in the company by moving him from the manager’s office to the road.
