I Managed a Restaurant When My Husband's Boss Came In—But What He Said About My Husband Made Me...

Описание: The day Richard Blackwood walked into my restaurant, I thought I was finally meeting the boss my husband Nathan spoke so highly of. Instead, his casual comment about my husband's financial struggles would uncover the biggest betrayal of my life. But what Richard didn't know was that I had access to every financial record he assumed I'd never see.

Before we jump back in, tell us where you're tuning in from, and if this story touches you, make sure you're subscribed—because tomorrow, I've saved something extra special for you! Running Coastal Breeze Bistro had become second nature to me after five years of building it from a struggling diner into one of Millfield's most respected restaurants. The ocean view through our floor-to-ceiling windows drew customers from three counties, but it was the consistently excellent service and carefully curated menu that kept them coming back week after week.

That Tuesday evening in October started like any other busy night. The dinner rush was in full swing, our servers weaving between tables with practiced efficiency while the kitchen hummed under Carmen Rodriguez's expert leadership. Carmen had been with me since the early days when we could barely afford to pay ourselves, and watching her command the line now filled me with the pride that came from building something meaningful together. I was reviewing the evening's reservations at the hostess station when Tyler, our head server, approached with the slightly elevated energy that meant we had VIP guests arriving.

"Table twelve just called to confirm their seven-thirty reservation," he said, consulting his notepad. "Mr. Richard Blackwood from Blackwood and Associates Marketing. Should I give them the premium corner spot? " The name sent a jolt of recognition through me. Richard Blackwood was Nathan's boss, the man whose approval seemed to govern every decision in our household. Nathan worked late most nights seeking recognition from this mysterious figure who held so much power over our lives.

Finally meeting him felt like an opportunity to understand the pressure that had been consuming my husband for months. "Absolutely," I told Tyler. "Make sure they get our best wine selection and let Carmen know to send out the special appetizer course.