Paul was unrecognizable compared to the man I once knew. The timid, eager-to-please secretary had vanished completely.Now, he wore a perfectly tailored suit, his hair slicked back. As he raised his wrist, the diamonds on his watch shimmered brilliantly. Every inch of him radiated the confidence and poise of a seasoned businessman.Christina threw herself into his arms. "Honey, can you believe these people? No one's letting me get my way!"Paul's eyes flashed with impatience. "Okay, okay, I'm here now, aren't I? Why can't you just stay home? What's all this fuss about this time?"Hurt and furious, Christina stomped her foot. "Honey, you'd better stand up for me right now!"She pointed at me. "That woman's the culprit! It's obvious she has no respect for me. By looking down on me, she's actually belittling you, too."Ignoring Christina, I reached out and helped Zoe to her feet."Stand up," I said firmly. "No one should kneel. You deserve to hold your head high."Like many adoles
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