Maya’s sense of superiority, carefully cultivated by her privileged upbringing, had always been her armor. It allowed her to justify her actions, dismiss Ethan’s feelings, and even demand his apologies without a shred of guilt.
She carried herself with the pride of someone who had always been told she was exceptional, someone who believed she was a cut above the rest.
Having grown up in an affluent family, Maya attended prestigious schools designed for the elite. She had been exposed to the finer things in life, from learning the piano and violin to mastering the art of dance.
To her, these accomplishments symbolized culture, refinement, and superiority. They became the foundation of her belief that she was more sophisticated and better brought up than Ethan.
Even though she had a ge
