Imbeciles

Diana's mind raced as she grappled with the impossible choice before her. Her heart ached with guilt as she watched her employees suffer, their cries of pain echoing in her ears.

She couldn't help but wonder if all of this could have been avoided if she had joined one of the clubs that dominated the academy. 

Diana's disappointment deepened as she recalled her visit to the business club the previous day. Their facade of protection crumbled under closer scrutiny, revealing their true motives of control and exploitation.

In the name of safeguarding her interests, they demanded three outrageous things. 1st is control over pricing, and 2nd is a significant share of the profits.