When my boss invited me to his place, I thought it was just a friendly invitation. We chatted for a while, and then he brought up my potential for a promotion, something I had been working towards. But what followed caught me completely off guard. He told me that if I spent one night with him, the promotion would be mine.

I felt a mix of shock and anger. He knew I was married, and I couldn’t believe he would even suggest such a thing. I thought about the work I had put in, the sacrifices I’d made. But no job could be worth giving up my principles or betraying my family. He waited, clearly expecting me to agree, but I held my ground.

I told him I wasn’t interested in anything that would compromise my values or my marriage. His expression turned cold, and I knew that my decision might cost me in the long run. But I left that night knowing I had made the right choice. The awkwardness at work in the days that followed was a small price to pay for staying true to myself and my marriage.