PARENTS HELD EMERGENCY MEETING ABOUT MY FAILED BUSINESS—THEN THE WSJ STEPPED IN

necessary,” I corrected. “So other women don’t have to hear ‘no’ from the people meant to support them.”

Uncle Robert cleared his throat.

“The trust fund—”

“It remains frozen,” I cut in. “And it will stay that way. I’ve done perfectly well without it.”

“Catherine,” Dad tried again. “We want to be part of this. Part of your success.”

I turned to face them continue reading …