Mark had a way of getting under people’s skin while keeping his own hands clean. Emily thought back to the times he’d casually undermine Linda. Like when she proudly shared a new client win at dinner, and Mark simply nodded, saying, “It’s great you’re keeping busy,” as if it wasn’t a big deal.
Then there were the nights when Linda worked late to meet deadlines, only to come home and find Mark sprawled on the couch, surrounded by dirty dishes. He’d flash her a charming smile and promise to “help out more tomorrow,” a promise he never seemed to keep.