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WESTON “It’s official.” Gregg shakes my hand vigorously. “It’s official,” I repeat. I’ve just closed what will soon be one of the most lucrative deals of my career, helping me pave the way as a major market share owner in the transportation industry. I should be ecstatic and celebrating, but it doesn’t hold the joy things like this used to. It’s just a business transaction, nothing more. I leave the conference room, letting the lawyers finish up as I head back to my office. “Weston?” I turn to see Natalie following me down the hallway. “Can I talk to you for a moment?” She doesn’t have her normal overly friendly demeanor today. “Sure.” I usher her into my office, closing the door behind us. “First, congrats on the deal.” She smiles. “Thank you, not just for the congratulations but also for your work on the deal. I appreciate it.” After our last conversation, she did everything to negotiate with Nile’s lawyers and my own to make sure the deal went through as smoothly as possible. “Liste