She looked out the window of her expansive office, trying to figure out what she should do. She was a grown woman capable of thinking and deciding for herself.
She had proven, time and time, that she could rise to the challenges in a man's world. She had designed and built many beautiful houses and buildings in this progressive city. Better than any of her competitors.
Yet, she felt like the men around her still had a hold of her decisions. They still assumed she was incapable of managing her life. First, her brother thought she was making the worst mistake of her life. And then, her father, who believed he could run her personal affairs for her.
"Can you hold my calls?" Haley spoke to her secretary when she told her that a client was on the line. She was not ready to entertain anybody, especially not when her mind was going haywire.