Chapter 5The Price of Dignity“The moment you stop begging for the respect you deserve and begin standing for it, your life quietly changes forever.”Life had taught Kajal many lessons.Some had come through love.Most had come through pain.After rebuilding herself from the ashes of her past, Kajal believed that honesty, hard work, and sincerity were enough to earn a place in the world. She gave every task her full attention, never asking for recognition, never expecting special treatment.There was only one thing she could never compromise with—Her self-respect.Among her colleagues was Ramesh, someone Kajal had trusted for years. Their bond had