Malia sat in her office, staring out the window at the skyline. The world outside seemed to be moving in a blur, while she remained still, caught in a whirlwind of her own making. The weight of the past few weeks had settled heavily on her shoulders, and she was beginning to feel the crushing burden of it all. Her business was at a crossroads, and for the first time, she wasn't sure which direction to take.
After her confrontation with Selene, Malia had vowed to take control of her life—of her business. She had refused Nixus' help, determined to prove that she could stand on her own. She didn't need him, not after everything that had happened between them. The trust was gone, shattered beyond repair.
