Mistaken Alliances
he said one evening when I came to bed at midnight with a stack of notes and a look on my face that was apparently revealing.
"I'm enjoying the complexity of it," I said. "Is that strange?"
"No," he said. "It's you."
The transition closed on a Thursday in February. The documents were signed by all parties, Madden and Eloise transferring their remaining formal authority, Kade, Killian, and I confirmed as the executive leadership of Carter Group. A small private signing with the board present, no press, no ceremony.
Afterward, Madden shook my hand.
"Well done," he said.
Two words. From Madden Carter they were equivalent to a standing ovation and a speech and possibly a small parade.
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