Everything was collapsing.
Deals were falling through.
Investors were pulling out.
And the media wouldn't stop.
Amara stood in her office, staring at the chaos unfolding on every screen.
Her company—
Her life's work—
Was slipping through her fingers.
"Ma'am, we're losing partners fast," her assistant said urgently.
"I know."
Her voice was steady.
But inside—
She was unraveling.
Not just because of the company.
But because of him.
Adrian.
The one person she thought would stand beside her—
Had stepped away.
And that hurt more than losing everything else.
"Prepare a statement," she said.
"Yes, ma'am."
The door closed.
And for the first time in years—
Amara Reyes let herself fall.
She sank into her chair, her hands covering her face.
Not crying.
Not yet.
Just… breaking quietly.
Because strength had limits.
And she had reached hers.