If you don't want to answer to someone who is overseeing a shared venture,
Moonchild, you do have other options. You could stand up and assert your
own authority. You could ignore what you're being told and do things your
own way. You could even go off on your own and choose to do what you are
doing by yourself. Then again, it might be a good option for you to accept
this person's guidance, and to learn what you can. There could be some
valuable insight to gain from the experience. You may even find this person
to be a wonderful ally for your own ventures in the future.