Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Biggest Decision Yet

Maya sat in her office, staring at the contract from Gotham Networks.

A weekly talk show. Her own platform on national television.

It was everything she had dreamed of—visibility, impact, legacy. But it also meant stepping into a whole new world.

TV wasn't like running a magazine. There were producers, networks, ratings. And the biggest risk? Losing creative control.

She called Zora.

"You signing it?" Zora asked.

Maya exhaled. "What if I say yes, and they turn Concrete Roses into something I don't recognize?"

Zora was quiet for a moment. "Then negotiate."

Maya frowned.

"You're not some rookie anymore, Maya," Zora said. "You built this. You set the terms."

Maya's heartbeat steadied.

She wasn't just taking a deal. She was making one.