Chapter 19 - The New MasterpieceOne year after the assault, I received the biggest contract of my career.
I was selected as the lead architect to design the new Denver Women’s Empowerment Center—a massive, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing shelter, legal aid, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence.
The project was funded in part by the civil settlement I had won from the family.
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"This is your masterpiece, Valerie," Clara said as we looked over the blueprints in my office.
"No," I replied, looking at the beautiful, open glass design that allowed natural light to flood every corner of the building. "This is a sanctuary. For everyone who was ever told they were nothing."
