Chapter 6 - The Public QuestionEthan looked up, meeting the CEO's piercing gaze. The entire room waited in breathless suspense for his answer.
"I don't resent Northline," Ethan said honestly, his voice steady despite his nervousness. "I was desperate for this job because my daughter needs medical care. But if I were placed on that highway again today, I would make the exact same choice. A human life will always matter more to me than a job interview."
Rebecca scoffed audibly. "A predictable, self-righteous answer—"
"Silence, Rebecca!" Victoria barked, her voice snapping through the high-ceilinged room like a whip.
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Victoria brought her hands up to cover her mouth as her eyes suddenly glistened with unshed tears. Her sharp, corporate demeanor completely melted away, replaced by an expression of profound shock and overwhelming gratitude.
"You don't recognize me, do you, Ethan?" Victoria whispered, her voice trembling.
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