Amelia.The headquarters of Carter Industries looked smaller than I remembered—not physically, but far less intimidating. A few years ago, standing before this glass tower had felt like confronting a monument, its sheer scale mirroring the weight of the Carter name and all the expectations that came with it. Now it was simply a building: impressive, yes, but nothing more than steel, glass, and ambition.I stepped out of the car and adjusted the sleeve of my cream-colored blazer. The morning air carried a crisp edge as employees streamed toward the entrance, coffee cups in hand and briefcases swinging at their sides. Most passed without a second glance, but a few slowed, their expressions flickering with vague recognition. They knew my face, perhaps even my name, yet they couldn’t quite place the woman walking confidently across the plaza. I understood the disconnect. The last time most of them had seen me, I had been Daniel Carter’s wife—quiet, polite, always standing half a step
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