A Meal Served Cold

Summary

Two years ago, my best friend's catering business was on the brink of bankruptcy.

I put my own job on the line to secure her an exclusive contract with my company's cafeteria.

That deal was worth over a million dollars a year.

I thought she would be grateful for life.

Until someone sent me a recording.

It was her husband's voice: "Her? She's just skimming kickbacks from us. Don't act like she's some saint."

I listened to it and smiled.

I didn't explain. I didn't confront them.

Three days later, the contract was awarded to the restaurant she hated most.