“Ethan, don’t tell me you regret it and can’t bear the thought of divorce. Too bad—my sister and I are busy in the bedroom. We don’t have time for you.”

The call ended with a rough click.

Later, the housekeeper told me that ever since I moved out, Ryan had openly taken over our master bedroom. She had made one or two comments, and he promptly fired her.

This client was one I had spent three months persuading to come from New York City. If Claire continued this way, not only would my colleagues’ efforts be wasted, but the Miller Group’s revenue for the rest of the year would take a devastating hit.