When I Quit As Top Lawyer, My Husband’s Company Collapsed

Summary

On the eve of the annual firm gala, my husband, David, promised me, the firm's top attorney, a surprise. The very next day, however, he publicly increased the marketing manager's bonus fivefold. For me, there was only a dismissive "keep up the good work next year." When I questioned this, David just shrugged.

“You’re a good lawyer, sure, but without Penelope’s marketing, you wouldn’t be our top earner. Besides, we’re a team, what’s mine is yours. Why quibble over a little bonus?”