“Because I do not invest in companies led by people who cannot distinguish between urgency and humanity.”
Gavin’s voice tightened.
“This is an overreaction.”
“Is it?”
“Yes.”
“Then tell me something.”
She pointed toward me.
“How long has Christopher worked here?”
“Almost four years.”
“How much revenue has he helped generate?”
Gavin said nothing.
She turned toward one of her associates.
He read from a tablet.
“Based on due-diligence records, campaigns led or materially developed by Christopher Bennett account for approximately thirty-one percent of client revenue retained over the previous thirty-six months.”
I stared at him.
I hadn’t known the number.
Apparently neither had Gavin.
Eleanor continued.
“How many weekends did he work last year?”
Gavin remained silent.
“Average unpaid overtime?”
Nothing.
“Client retention rate?”
Nothing.
Then Eleanor looked at me.
“What did he tell you when you explained why you were late?”
I glanced at Gavin.
His expression said everything.
