Inga Mackenroth is the chairwoman of the works council with principles, a pronounced sense of order - and a son, 15, spoiled, pubescent one. Her husband commutes between crisis areas and the breakfast table at home, her colleagues: between overtime and a mood of doom. Only she always remains calm itself. Almost. Until CEO Robert Mittag, of all people, rushes into her side of her Mini - and then charmingly invites her to dinner. What follows is a liaison full of surprising twists and turns, sharp-tongued verbal battles and quiet moments that prove: A hell of a lot can happen between a works agreement and a company party. An astute novel about power games, misunderstandings, job and love - and the wonderfully unpredictable feeling when the chemistry is suddenly right. New product