Chapter 18 - Rebuilding A Powerful Independent Life In Chicago
Months rolled by, and I officially launched my own independent consulting firm, helping non-profits and legitimate businesses manage their corporate governance. The very society elite who had once viewed me as merely Mason’s decorative wife now sought my strategic leadership and sharp business mind.
I attended the annual hospital charity gala wearing a breathtaking red gown, standing on stage as the guest of honor to receive a lifetime achievement award. The applause echoed through the ballroom, celebrating the woman who had conquered the dark shadows of her past.
