Chapter 19

It was raining heavily. Dominic sat in the study. The television screen glowed softly, tuned to a financial news channel, which was airing a feature story. "The rising star designer, Lenora, wins the Milonne International Design Gold Award. Her brand, 'Galaxy,' is now valued at one billion dollars." On screen, Eleanor stood on the podium in a white pantsuit, smiling. Her eyes sparkled like stars. She radiated poise and confidence with every movement she made. When asked the secret to her success, she leaned into the mic and said softly, "The first step is learning to love yourself." Dominic's fingers unconsciously clenched as they trembled uncontrollably. "It's reported that Ms. Lenora recently launched the Eleanor Foundation, dedicated to supporting underprivileged women in entrepreneurship. As of now, it has helped over 300 women achieve financial independence…" The voice on the TV slowly faded into the background. Dominic rose unsteadily and made his way to a long-sealed ro