|Kairos| Never in my life did I imagine I’d find myself unsettled—tense, even—in front of another person. I’ve always walked with certainty, with confidence etched into every move I made. I knew my worth, knew the strength I carried. I never sought approval from others, nor did I care what they whispered behind my back. Let them call me ruthless. Let them label me cold, detached, merciless. To me, those were not insults—they were shields. Boundaries. A clear signal that I didn’t tolerate mediocrity or weakness. I’ve made deals with a single nod, closed negotiations with a sharp word and an unflinching gaze. I’ve used fear like currency, intimidation like a language. When I wanted something, I took it—using power, influence, and connections that others only dreamed of. And if people got

