Extended For A Week

It wasn't Henry's fault. My mother was an intimidating person; she could make almost anyone bow down to her. "What kind of mother would use that against her own daughter?"

"I didn't want to repeat it," Henry said apologetically. "Your mother is just very serious about this and has noticed your absence this week. This is a crucial moment in your career, Ms. Calloway."

I clenched my jaw. Unfortunately, he had a point. The Hawaii project was my project. I couldn't try to pass it onto anyone else. What kind of example of my leadership would that be? My employees were supposed to respect me, but who could respect a lazy employer?

"I really wish I could do more to help you," he added quietly.

His words pacified me and I let out a quiet sigh. He was a good worker and a better person and I probably didn't deserve him. It wasn't right to take my frustrations about my mother out on him. "I'll come in tomorrow. How long do you think I'll have to be at the office for?"

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