Piper’s pulse ticked up, but her expression remained neutral. “I’ve always kept confidential information secure, Mr. Sterling.”

"I could say the same for you. It’s late."

He turned to face her. "Piper, this company is a mess of inefficiency. I don't need another suit to tell me how to restructure. I need someone who actually does the work, notices the errors, and fixes them before I ever see them. I need someone who doesn't leave at five when the job is done at six."