Laila continued her work, striving for success and giving her best in everything she did. However, she lived in a constant state of tension and anxiety due to the ongoing threats from her former manager, who seemed determined to break her resolve. His shadow loomed over her new reality like a relentless nightmare.

One day, Laila received a call from her mother, whose voice was filled with concern.

“Laila,” her mother said, “a man came to our house today and said he was your former boss. He asked for your hand in marriage, but his words were strange and frightening. I thought he had left when he asked to step outside, but I still see his car parked in front of our house. He seems like a strange man. Do you have any relationship with him?”

After hearing this, Laila’s anxiety intensified. It wasn’t just a passing fear—she now had clear evidence of her former manager’s disturbing behavior. He hadn’t stopped at veiled threats; he escalated to stalking her movements.

She began receiving unwanted phone calls and numerous unsettling messages in her email and social media accounts. The messages ranged from ominous threats to unsettling requests.

The situation reached a terrifying peak when she received a recent photo of herself. It showed her sitting on a bench along the Corniche, a place she had visited just days ago. The image was taken without her knowledge, capturing her relaxed and unaware. A chilling caption accompanied the photo:

“I know where you are now, and I won’t stop following you until you come to your senses. If you don’t return, I’ll make your life a real nightmare.”

Laila’s fear reached a breaking point. These weren’t empty threats—her former manager was monitoring her closely, using his knowledge of her movements to intimidate her. For the first time, she felt utterly vulnerable and unsafe.

Realizing she couldn’t ignore the situation any longer, Laila took decisive action to protect herself and her mother. She told herself, “I can’t stay silent about this anymore. I have to defend myself.”

After careful consideration, Laila decided to report the harassment to the police. She detailed the threats and stalking behavior in a formal complaint. The officer in charge assured her that they would take the necessary measures to protect her.

At the same time, Laila began seeking legal assistance to ensure her safety. She reached out to Fadel, a young and relatively inexperienced lawyer recommended by a coworker. She was skeptical about his abilities, given his limited reputation, but she felt she had no choice.

Their first meeting took place in a modest office with peeling paint and a noisy ceiling fan that did nothing to ease Laila’s nerves. She sat across from him, her bright eyes betraying a mixture of hope and doubt.

“If you’re not capable of handling this case, tell me now,” she said bluntly, her tone a mix of challenge and anxiety.

Fadel responded with a calm smile and a steady voice. “It’s true that I don’t have much experience, but your case is simpler than you think. All I ask is that you trust me.”

Laila couldn’t hide her unease. “Trust?” she said with a shallow smile. “That hasn’t worked out for me in the past. Every time I’ve trusted someone, the results have been disastrous.”

Fadel observed her closely, his tone softening. “It’s clear you’ve been through many disappointments, enough to make you lose faith in others. It’s written all over your case.”

Laila raised her eyebrows, her expression hardening as she tried to mask her vulnerability. “I know not all people are the same. I like to test them for myself.”

The conversation suddenly took an unexpected turn when Fadel asked, “Are you married?”

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