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Queen of Tears

Legacy of the queen.

By OYEDELE OyekunlePublished 2 years ago 2 min read
Queen of Tears
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Olivia's ascent through the ranks of her industry was nothing short of meteoric. She possessed an unwavering drive and determination that set her apart from her peers. Armed with a tenacity born out of tragedy, Olivia was willing to do whatever it took to achieve her goals.

At the age of 25, Olivia secured her first executive position. Her relentless work ethic and razor-sharp focus had caught the attention of her superiors, who recognized her potential. They saw in her a ruthlessness and efficiency that was both awe-inspiring and intimidating.

Olivia was never one to shy away from competition. She thrived on it, viewing it as an opportunity to prove her worth and assert her dominance. Her colleagues quickly learned that her ambition knew no bounds. She relentlessly pursued projects, always seeking to outperform her rivals. She devoured industry trends, tirelessly staying ahead of the curve and positioning herself as an authority in her field.

The Iron Lady, as she came to be known, was not without her detractors. Some viewed her as cold and calculated, a ruthless machine willing to trample anyone in her path to success. They whispered about her cutthroat tactics, her willingness to compromise ethics if it meant reaching her goals. But Olivia paid no mind to these rumors. She knew that success came at a price, and she was willing to pay it.

Underneath her impenetrable exterior, however, Olivia hid her true motivations. The memories of her parents' murder fueled her relentless pursuit of power. She saw her success as a way to honor their memory and to fight back against the forces of evil that had torn her world apart. Every promotion, every accolade was a step closer to achieving justice for her parents.

But as the years passed, Olivia's heart grew heavier. The weight of her past had taken its toll, and the walls she had built around her heart grew stronger. She found it increasingly difficult to form meaningful connections with others, fearing that vulnerability would only lead to pain. She became a solitary figure, focused solely on her career and her quest for justice.

Little did she know that her life was about to take an unexpected turn. One fateful day, as Olivia went about her usual routine, she crossed paths with Gabriel – a man who embodied kindness and compassion, two traits she thought she had long forgotten. His gentle demeanor and genuine warmth piqued her interest, and she found herself drawn to him in a way she couldn't explain.

Gabriel saw through Olivia's hardened exterior, recognizing the pain and the loneliness that lay beneath. He saw the strength in her, the resilience that had allowed her to overcome tragedy and build a life for herself. Their chance encounter sparked a flicker of hope within Olivia, a glimmer of possibility that maybe, just maybe, there was more to life than the pursuit of power and justice.

As Olivia's story unfolds, we witness the complexities of her character. Driven by pain and fueled by ambition, she is a force to be reckoned with. But beneath the Iron Lady lies a vulnerable soul yearning for connection and healing. The collision of her past and the emergence of Gabriel in her life will test her resolve, forcing her to confront her demons and question the path she has chosen. In this journey, Olivia will discover that true strength lies not in unyielding ambition but in the willingness to open her heart to love and compassion.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago

    Things are getting more and more interesting!

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