The Weight of Dignity
A Test of Integrity In the bustling city of New Crest, Ethan Carter had built his reputation on hard work and honesty. He had joined Horizon Logistics as a Shift Coordinator, managing a fleet of drivers with precision and dedication. His work was seamless, his ethics unquestionable—until Jake Lawson entered the picture. Jake was newly hired, yet he was given a higher salary than Ethan, despite lacking experience. The injustice stung, but Ethan swallowed his pride and focused on his work. However, dignity is not just about endurance—it is about standing tall when tested. The Breaking Point One evening, after another frustrating shift, Ethan drove home in silence. The weight of the unfair treatment, the lack of recognition, and the favoritism gnawed at him. The roads stretched ahead, and in a moment of frustration, he pressed down on the accelerator, pushing the car past 110 mph. Then, as if waking from a haze, he slammed the brakes. The car skidded to a stop, the silence inside deafenin...