The next morning, Maya woke up to a text from Zora.
Zora: You just turned down a major deal… and I've never been prouder.
Maya smiled.
Then her inbox pinged. An email from Reggie Lawson—the investor who had sponsored Concrete Roses' launch.
Reggie:
Saw the news about your rejection of The Pulse. Smart move. If you're still looking for backing—let's talk.
Maya grinned.
Saying no to the wrong deal had just opened the door to the right one.
And Concrete Roses was just getting started.
End of Part One