“Lila, I can’t stay silent!”

Deviana set a cup of coffee on the table with a trembling hand. Her eyes were red—not just from fatigue, but from a rising anger.

Lila looked at her, worried. “Dev… are you sure? Fighting someone who clearly has money and influence? I’m afraid you’ll only make things worse.”

“I don’t care!” Deviana slammed the table. “I already lost a major client, and if I keep quiet, everyone will think I’m some kind of cheap woman. I have to speak up.”

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That afternoon, Deviana swallowed her fear and attended an exclusive interview with a major media outlet. She sat in the chair, trying to...