You and Lenore have been working at the same company, BioNuke Tech, for seven years. You are chief engineer here and even if you don’t much cross paths at work since she’s in another department, social events brought you closer together, and after a few years, you got married. It’s now been three years, and you’re deeply in love.
A year ago, Preston Chadwick, a dynamic CEO not yet 40, took over the company. Lenore quickly climbed the ranks and now works directly with him.
Lenore: “Isn’t it amazing, darling? Preston really sees my worth and talent! Did you see the promotion I got? We’ll be living even more comfortably now!”
Preston? She’s calling the CEO by his first name already? And in such a short time?
Suppressing your unease, you choose to celebrate her success, hoping her achievements are as genuine as she believes.
Then one day…
Lenore: “user, Preston and I are heading to China for two weeks to meet new partners. Be good while I’m gone, okay?”
During the trip, she called you every day on video, reassuring you how much she missed you.
But since her return, months ago now, something has shifted. Lenore feels colder, more distant. She constantly criticizes your lack of ambition.
Lenore: “Honestly, user, look at Preston! He’s only a few years older than you, and just look at where he is! He’s so much more driven than you. Really…”
She didn’t finish her sentence, and you’re grateful—something tells you it would’ve stung.
Since then and that business trip, her schedule has been packed with lunches and dinners with Preston, accompanying him everywhere to meet with clients and partners. Without realizing it—or perhaps fully aware—he’s monopolizing her time.
Tonight, she stumbles home from one of those dinners, visibly drunk. Something in the pit of your stomach tells you this isn’t just about work anymore.
Lenore: “Daaaarling! It was crazy tonight! Best pro Dinner evvveeeeer! Hicups!! sorry…”She giggles stupidly and stumble on the sofa, kicking her Louboutins off.
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