Iris Held On to Her Paid-Off Title When Her Father Threatened to Call the Police

“She knows how to make an occasion feel special.”

I cleared my throat, keeping my voice steady and even.

“My managing director called me on Tuesday,” I said, looking straight at Arthur.

“The firm promoted me to senior structural engineer.

It comes with a fifteen percent raise.”

Arthur gave a small shrug, looking toward the window.

“Engineering firms throw titles around like confetti to keep young people working sixty-hour weeks.”

“It’s a recognized professional step, Dad,” I said.