Chapter 2 - The Stolen Legacy
Lauren’s arrogant smile froze. She squinted, staring closely at the woman standing before her. The snide laughter died in her throat as a wave of gradual shock washed over her features. Twenty years of buried memories came rushing back.
"Maya...? Maya Okafor?" Lauren whispered, her voice stammering as her cheeks drained of color.
Twenty years ago at Hartwell High, Lauren was the wealthy bully who stole Maya’s science fair project, claiming the grant money for herself and destroying Maya’s chances of attending her dream university. Lauren had built her entire consulting firm on stolen ideas, while Maya’s family suffered financial ruin.
Lauren swallowed hard, trying to regain her patronizing posture. "Well... look at you. Still serving people like me after all these years."
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Before Lauren could utter another insult, an older Black gentleman in a tailored formal suit stepped up from the background. He carried a heavy leather document folder under his arm, walking directly toward their table with unwavering respect.
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