The Headlines
By morning, her face was everywhere.
“Alicia Carter Becomes First Black Woman to Head Carter-Whitmore Group.”
“The Fall of Fifth Avenue’s Most Arrogant Dynasty.”
Cable news replayed the footage of her walking out of the gala—graceful, composed, unstoppable.
Every frame was iconic.
When reporters asked what message she hoped to send, Alicia’s answer was simple.
“Never mistake silence for weakness. Some of us are just planning our next move.”
