Chapter 17 - Jessi Builds Something Of Her OwnOne year after Arthur’s death, Vance Global recorded its strongest quarter in company history.
I became permanent CEO.
Not because Arthur had given me shares.
Because the board unanimously elected me.
That distinction mattered.
We expanded employee ownership programs.
We established the Arthur Vance Scholarship for children of warehouse and distribution employees.
Kelly helped design its website.
Leo insisted the logo needed a soccer ball.
We ignored him.
Our house became peaceful again.
Different.
But peaceful.
I eventually removed my wedding ring.
Not dramatically.
One morning, I simply realized I hadn't worn it in weeks.
So I placed it inside a drawer.
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Some endings don't require fire.
Sometimes they require acceptance.
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