The Executor

The story revolves around Joseph Geist, who becomes a "conversationalist" for a wealthy woman, leading to a complex relationship as he transitions into her lodger and caretaker. Tension arises with the woman's troubled nephew, prompting Joseph to navigate a web of conflict and loyalty in his quest to secure his place in the household. The evolving dynamics between the characters reveal themes of ambition, dependence, and the lengths one will go to for stability.