I walked out of the company with my head held high, only to slump my shoulders and sigh in exhaustion once outside.

The Smith family's business was vast, and if Oliver intended to make things difficult for me, finding a suitable job would likely be very challenging.

I reopened the job search website and turned my attention to industries less susceptible to Oliver's interference.

Eventually, I found a position as a sparring partner. Initially, the company hesitated because I was a woman, but after I took down three opponents in a match, I successfully secured the offer.

The job was demanding. With the occasional mishaps from less skilled trainees, I...