Neil Crestmont's proposition was still on my mind when I got to work the next morning. I had spent the night considering all of the options, reliving the meeting, and weighing the advantages and disadvantages of collaborating with Crestmont Industries. I kept thinking about Ethan's statements from the previous evening, which reminded me to proceed cautiously and to ensure that Neil's goals didn't eclipse our vision.
I contacted Sarah to ask her to set up a conversation with Neil's assistant after a brief discussion with the sustainability team. I had a time slot established for later that day in a matter of minutes. I intended to take a calculated approach, stating that although we were willing to work together, we would only go forward according to our own conditions.
