As Marcus walked out of Wentworth & Co., he couldn’t shake the feeling of despair. All those months of preparation, the dreams of launching his career at a top firm, seemed to evaporate in the morning air. He wandered through the city in a daze, replaying the events of the morning in his mind. As he passed a coffee shop, he noticed his reflection in the window—his shirt wrinkled and damp, his tie askew. It was a stark contrast to the polished image he had envisioned presenting just hours earlier.
Marcus decided to sit on a nearby bench, trying to process what felt like a monumental loss. He questioned his decision, wondering if he had done the right thing. But then he thought about the elderly man, the gratitude in the paramedic’s eyes, and the weight of a life saved. Despite his personal setback, he knew he couldn’t have acted any differently.
