She had seen countless people aim for Victor and vanish without leaving a trace. But Miss Dawn proved her wrong.
Not only did she surpass Victor, but she also rose so high that Victor himself had to tread carefully around her.
And then came the final blow.
Even though it was Victor's son who was truly at fault, Sophia had been expelled from Victor's corporation. Overnight, doors slammed shut.
Jobs vanished. Despite being a top lawyer, she struggled. Smaller firms hired her, then asked her to lower her fees.
'I never had to bargain before,' she thought bitterly.
But now, she had to haggle just to survive.
It wasn't until Maya appeared, offering a generous price, security, and the promise of a future raise, that Sophia finally felt the ground steady beneath her feet again.
Then Sophia agreed.
Outwardly, she remained calm and composed, her face as still as a frozen lake. Inwardly, however, resentment churned violently.
