After that day, Antonio never came back.My life finally returned to peace.The business at my consultancy flourished.I even hired two assistants and established myself in the seaside city.A year later, my security-system design won a highly prestigious award in the industry.At the award ceremony, I stood beneath the spotlight in an elegant gown, confident and composed.I thanked my family, my team, and my clients.At the end, I said:“I would also like to thank a failed relationship. It taught me that a woman’s worth has never been defined by a man. Only when you become strong enough to stand on your own can you truly take control of your life.”The audience erupted in applause.After the ceremony, I was removing my makeup backstage when the project manager walked in.Over the past year, we had become close friends.“Zoya, congratulations.” He handed me a glass of champagne. “You truly deserve this.”“Thank you.”“By the way,” he said, as though he had just remembered something, “I
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