Chapter 1: The New Beginning Graduation had been a whirlwind of caps, gowns, and tearful goodbyes, but the real victory came two weeks later when I received the email. I, Vivian, a fresh twenty-three-year-old graduate with a degree in business administration, had landed a position at Apex Innovations, one of the most prestigious companies in the city. I stared at the screen in my small apartment, heart racing. “This cannot be real,” I whispered to myself, reading the offer letter again. The salary was generous, the benefits outstanding, and the role was entry level marketing assistant. Deep down, I knew my looks had played a part. The interviewers had lingered on my long dark hair, my curves, and my smile a little too long. But I was determined to prove I deserved it. On my first day, I arrived early, dressed in a fitted navy pencil skirt and crisp white blouse that hugged my figure tastefully. The office was sleek and modern, all glass walls and polished marble. A kind receptioni
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