The Ultimatum at Thanksgiving

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young, eager intern who seemed

ing him with undeserved praise and opportunities, compl

ice usually reserved for VPs, and even a speaking

tical project, the Phoenix initiative,

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ay me so completely, publicly choosing this manipul

ring, her choices inexpl

plan my exit, not just fro

, and began a meticulously calculated operation to

ying favorites, I was building a new empire, ready to