My saga continues. I feel like there's some kind of communication gap between my friend and I. I just got another email from her telling me to put whatever offer I want on the table, that I have nothing to lose and am 100% in the driver's seat... and that the key in her mind is to get the position away from this guy I don't want to work for.

I responded and asked for clarification. I don't get it. From our conversation, it sounded like that was not possible. I am not sure how I can present an offer to X saying that X should not be supervising the role.