am a restructuring attorney, and I have spent years helping businesses navigate complicated financial situations.
It is not glamorous work. It involves long nights, careful contracts, emergency planning, and quiet conversations with bankers and lenders. But it is steady, important work, and I have built a strong reputation in my field.
Evan, on the other hand, ran a consulting firm that looked very impressive from the outside. He dressed sharply, spoke confidently, and knew exactly which restaurants and events to be seen at. To his clients, he appeared to be