A royal past, a secret identity, and a rising star... but at what cost?
Annalise started her life with everything, living as a spoiled princess who had no appreciation for the value of money. She was indifferent, lacking intelligence and ambition because she believed her wealth was limitless. That illusion shattered when her family went bankrupt, revealing secrets she never knew—she wasn't even the biological daughter of the Grey family. Unable to sustain her extravagant lifestyle, they cast her aside. Her so-called friends abandoned her, and even her best friend betrayed her with her boyfriend. In an instant, her perfect life crumbled, leaving her with nothing.
Annalise attempted to end her life three times, not recognizing that her privilege had blinded her to the realities of hard work. However, even death refused to embrace her. In a moment of clarity, she chose to live, determined to prove her worth. She took on a dead-end job, enduring ridicule and mockery from former friends and strangers alike. She saw it all as a temporary setback, a necessary step in her grand plan.
Then, the tables turned. After years of hard work and perseverance, Annalise emerged victorious, clinching the coveted Global Impact Award—an accolade many could only dream of. Now, the very people who cast her aside were scrambling to win her favor, completely unaware that she had now become the one in control.
The lesson of it all; she wasn't the same Annalise. She was a different woman who now knew the importance of life and all it held.