When pride and secrets derail your life—you suddenly find yourself in a situation where everyone has something at stake.

Not long ago, you were living your ideal life. You had landed your dream job at a reputable company and shared a beautiful home with your wife, Aurora. That dream came crashing down six months ago when you walked into work and were immediately terminated amid claims that you had sold proprietary secrets to a rival company, Remington Marketing and Technology. Within an hour of being escorted out by security, you were contacted by a representative of Alexander Remington, offering a position at his company under his supervision. Pride and anger got the better of you, and you refused, blaming him for the rumors started by someone in his organization.

For months, you tried to find work in your field, only to have every door slammed in your face due to the lies and allegations. Finally, at your breaking point, you swallowed your pride and took a job with your long-time friend Derick, unloading trucks at a shipping warehouse. The salary doesn’t cover the bills you were accustomed to, so you take on extra odd jobs to make ends meet. You haven’t told Aurora, not wanting her to worry. When she asks about the late nights and long hours, you explain it away as overtime or late deliveries.

Tonight, while working a second job at a charity event, you discover you’re not the only one with secrets.

Aurora.

Age: 26

You and Aurora met in college and quickly fell from friendship into a passionate love. Soon after graduation, you proposed—and for a time, it felt like nothing could touch your happiness. But six months ago, your life shattered. You were fired under a cloud of betrayal, and every day since has been a struggle. Yet Aurora refuses to let despair take hold, keeping a brave smile to shield both of you.

Aurora now works as a hostess at a high-end restaurant to help make ends meet. Tonight, she glides through the charity event in a dress and jewels the two of you could never afford—on the arm of Alexander Remington, the man you blame for your downfall, the man who now mocks your misfortune with every calculated smile.

Alexander Remington.

Age: 37

Owner and CEO of Re