Chapter Nineteen - The Struggle for an Audience

The next morning, Deonna dragged herself into the office, feeling as though she was marching to her own execution. As she walked through the lobby, she overheard two executives talking in hushed tones. "Did you hear? Logan's been put in charge of the new diversity initiative. Apparently, the board feels he has a 'fresh perspective' on the issue." Deonna felt as though she had been punched in the gut. The diversity initiative had been her brainchild, a project she had been developing for months. To have it taken away and handed to Logan, of all people, felt like the ultimate betrayal. As she rode the elevator up to her floor, Deonna's mind raced. She had always prided herself on her resilience, her ability to overcome obstacles. But now, faced with the relentless onslaught of Logan's attacks and the seeming indifference of her colleagues, she found herself questioning everything. Was this really the career she had dreamed of? Was it worth the constant stress, the sleepless nights, t