On a flight, my ex-boss Rylan Voss, who fired me without warning three months ago, offered me noise-canceling headphones after my card was declined. His fake smile hid past cruelty, like making me cry over a doctor’s appointment. Mid-flight, he admitted my termination stemmed from politics—someone wanted the Orenwald
account for another, not my failure. Shocked, I revealed the fallout: losing my apartment and moving back with my mom. Rylan, now leading a new firm, offered me a job, citing my skills. I took it for closure, not forgiveness.
A year later, the firm thrived under his support. I moved out, cleared debt, and secured a global campaign pitch. Lesson: No apology may come, but clarity can shift your path. Don’t let others’ decisions define your worth—reclaim it yourself.
