Rebecca stormed out of the office, her heart pounding with a mix of anger and sorrow. She felt betrayed and used, her dedication and love seemingly thrown back in her face. Every step she took away from Thompson's office felt heavier, as if the weight of her unreciprocated efforts was pressing down on her.

As she reached her car, tears began to blur her vision. She had given so much of herself to the company and to Thompson, believing in his promises and their shared future. Now, those promises felt like empty words, and the future she had envisioned seemed like a cruel illusion.

Rebecca sat in her car, gripping...