I believed him.
And for several years, we did.
The company grew.
We purchased more trucks.
Opened distribution centers.
Expanded into new markets.
And hired experienced managers.
I developed financial controls.
Negotiated financing arrangements.
Helped structure acquisitions.
And built the reporting systems that allowed the company to attract institutional investors.
Julian became the public face.
I remained involved in strategy and governance.
Then we married.
And two years later, our twin boys were born.
Their names were Oliver and Owen.
They were beautiful.
Healthy.
And completely exhausting.
For the first time in my life, I wanted to slow down.
I wanted to spend more time at home.
Julian encouraged me.
“You’ve worked hard enough,” he said.
“Let me handle the company for a while.”
I hesitated.
“We’re still expanding.”
He smiled.
“I’ve got this.”
I looked at our sleeping sons.
Then nodded.
“Okay.”
That decision changed everything.
At first, I continued reviewing reports from home.
