CHAPTER 132 CHANGE

"Karen, dear, could you please get my daughter a glass of iced tea? She looks like she could use a refreshing pick-me-up," her mom asked, smiling at Madison. The secretary, Karen, nodded and headed out of the office, returning shortly with a glass of iced tea, complete with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lemon. "Here you go, sweetie," her mom said, handing Madison the glass. "Now, let's talk more about what's going on. I'm all ears." Madison took a sip of the cool, refreshing tea and felt a sense of calm wash over her. Her mom's office, with its comfortable chair and soothing decor, was a haven, and her mom's listening ear was just what she needed to sort out her thoughts and feelings. "I thought the company was back on track, Mom," Madison said, confusion etched on her face. "I thought we had overcome the struggles and were finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel." Her mom's expression turned serious, and she leaned forward, her eyes locked on Madison's. "We were,