her, everything was different here: the yellow taxis that darted between the buildings, the people who walked in a hurry, the neon signs that flashed everywhere, like an invitati

to start over, to erase the traces

et, with a partial view of a park where children ran around on the weekends. It wasn't much, but for her, it was enough. She had left her old life behind, now she had to rebuild this new exist

ectations, codes. Everything was new, everything had to be tamed. But Lara hung on. It was a challenge, and she liked challenges. The work was demanding, the hours were long, but she was ready. She threw herself headlong into projects, meetings, reports to write, calls to make. The days flew by at

uential directors in the company, a respected man known for his keen insight into the market. He wasn't one to hand out compliments lightly, but that day

as. If anyone could help her climb the ladder, it was him. But the idea of being in the spotlight terrified her. She wasn't used to being observed, scrutinized. She had always been the one who acted in the shadows, the one who did the work

n who had left her husband and her home, she was becoming a professional, a budding businesswoman. The meetings she had initially dreaded took a different turn. She no longer feared being put to the test. She had surprised herself by proposing ideas, by speaking up without trembling. She had talents she had never

Daniel pulled her aside into his office. The

onths, and I know you have the potential to reach heights you can't even imagine. I want you to come with me

oman she had been in New York a few months ago. So different from the one who spent her days trying to blend in, not attract too much attention. Today, Daniel Blake was calling

ut determined not to let fe

ready.

le that seemed both appro

to fight for every step forward. But I'm convinced

For the first time in months, she felt in control. This wasn't just a company

e. The first victories, small but significant, accumulated. She gradually gained the trust of her colleagues, of her superiors. But above all, she gained her own. Daniel was not there to adulate her, he was not there to flatter her. He was there to push her to go