Shifting Foundations

Standing in the shell of a crumbling building, I envision more than just steel and concrete—I see a future where I carve my own name into the skyline. As the daughter of a powerful real estate mogul, expectations weigh heavily on my shoulders, but I'm determined to create my own vision.Enter Jacob Harlow, a visionary architect with a passion for sustainability and a smile that could melt steel. Together, we embark on transforming an old site into a groundbreaking community project. As our professional collaboration deepens, so does an unforeseen closeness between us.But with my father's expectations pressing down and his plans for my future, I find myself torn between family duty and my own aspirations. Can I break free from the confines of my family's empire and build something truly my own? Will embracing Jacob's innovative ideas—and perhaps something more—be the key to shaping not just a building, but my own destiny?Join me as I navigate the challenges of ambition, family pressures, and the possibility of new beginnings in the vibrant city of Richmond. Because sometimes, to construct the life you want, you have to be willing to tear down the walls holding you back.