Scene – Law Firm, Monday MorningHelena adjusted her collar in the mirror outside the courtroom. Her crisp blouse, subtle lipstick, and pinned-back curls gave her the look of confidence—but inside, her nerves tangled like tightly knotted ropes.“Relax,” said Mrs. Onari, her supervising attorney. “You're not arguing the full case. You’re just presenting the motion. The judge won’t bite.”Helena exhaled. “Unless he’s the one funding the landlord who evicted a single mother without cause.”Mrs. Onari grinned. “Now that’s the Helena I recruited. Fire with reason.”They stepped into the courtroom, and Helena’s eyes fell on the woman they were helping—Mama Ejide, seated quietly in the back, clutching her purse like it was her last defense. Her toddler sat on her lap, drowsy and warm against her chest.The opposing counsel arrived—tall, sharp-suited, and smug.Helena took her place beside Mrs. Onari, flipping open her notes.When the judge finally called the case number, Helena’s heart stead
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