Damian took a turn off the main road, heading towards the offices of the company he built from the ground up. I could see the determination etched on his face, the fire in his eyes as he prepared to handle the situation with the precision of a master chess player.

When we arrived, Damian led me through the familiar corridors with a quiet authority. I could sense the curiosity in the eyes of the employees we passed, whispers flitting through the air like echoes in a canyon. But for the first time, I felt no shame. Damian’s presence was a fortress, and within its walls, I was safe.