CHAPTER 158 AN EX’S JOB

Claire walked into John Lewis's office, determined to discuss her concerns about working with Ethan. She took a deep breath and began to explain her situation. "John, I need to talk to you about the project with Michigan Tech Solutions. I know I'm the lead on this, but I have a personal history with Ethan, the CEO and it is very serious that I can’t work with him for now." John Lewis looked up from his papers, a hint of surprise on his face. "Claire, I understand But I'm afraid it's not a problem you can just opt out of. Ethan is a key player in this project, and we need you to work with him to make it successful." Claire felt a surge of frustration. "But John, you don't understand. Working with Ethan will be a nightmare for me. And what about the potential conflict of interest? I can't just put aside our past and work with him like nothing's wrong." John Lewis leaned back in his chair, his expression unyielding. "Claire, I understand your concerns, but this project is too importan