Behind her, Brad shuffled in, looking uncomfortable. This was Julie’s idea.

“What kind of opportunity?” I asked, though I already suspected.

“A tech startup,” she said, her eyes lit with fervor. “Revolutionary food delivery using AI and blockchain.”

I walked to my home office and pulled out the folder labeled Brad Hayes Investments: 2018-2025. It felt heavier each time. I spread the documents across my dining room table.