More importantly, he felt that the burden was too heavy for Ashley to shoulder alone.
Before long, she would begin interning at the family company. Whether she chose to reveal her identity or work her way up quietly, reputation would still matter. A capable leader needed the trust and respect of the people beneath them, and first impressions were often difficult to change.
If Ashley handled the negotiations personally and failed, there would undoubtedly be people who would criticize her competence and use the failure against her in the future.
On the other hand, if she succeeded too spectacularly, it could attract jealousy and resentment from those who viewed her accomplishments as a threat.
That was the tricky part.
Failure would give her enemies ammunition, while success could invite envy.
Either way, Ashley would inevitably find herself under scrutiny.
