The anonymous note was still on my mind when I got to work the next morning. "Be mindful of your back. Not everyone in your immediate vicinity is who they say they are. I had listened to the lines again throughout the night as I thought about everyone in my social circle. I was still in the dark, even if someone was attempting to alert me with these warnings.
I made an effort to ignore my discomfort since I was determined not to let it get in the way of the crucial task at hand. I had planned a follow-up meeting with Crestmont's team to go over the partnership timeframe, and I knew I needed to retain my focus. Nevertheless, I couldn't get rid of the suspicion that there was someone in the room with a hidden agenda.