39|First Client

I could work leisurely the next day. I got to the meeting on time. We discussed the promotion plan I had mentioned the previous week. Faye kept her word by insisting on using me as the model for our flyer.

"All the meeting participants agreed, except you. Then you can't refuse, Heather," Faye concluded, closing the topic.

"Customers will leave, and we won't get any new ones if I'm the model," I protested. "Are you willing to risk my business for something so risky?"

Since Faye was chairing the meeting, she ignored my remark and moved on to the next topic. I couldn't believe my assistant would do that to her highest superior. To retaliate, I just kept quiet when she asked for my opinion. Let them think of solutions to their problems.

After the meeting, I waited until everyone had left and then spoke to Faye. "You can't do that. This shop's reputation could be ruined if we choose me as a model."

"I've been with you since the store was just established. Do you still doubt my judgment