THE HEIRESS
I took the mic with steady fingers, feeling every heartbeat settle into purpose.
“Good evening,” I began, my voice clear. “When I fell, the world thought it was my ending. But sometimes, falling is just the first step to learning how to rise.”
A hush swept through the ballroom. Even Adrian’s gaze softened…haunted.
“This foundation,” I continued, “is for everyone who has been told they’re less than they are. For everyone who was broken and still found the strength to rebuild.”
Applause thundered. For a heartbeat, I almost forgot Adrian was there. Almost.
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