Steadfast in Dignity
Emily held fast to her original choice in spite of the chaos roiling inside her. She refused to let the laughing guy or Derek witness her breakdown. Despite the ambiguity of her plan, she was determined to carry it out with honor. They couldn’t take away her ability to remain composed under pressure, and she determined in private to make the most of it.
Steadfast In Dignity
The High Road
At last, Emily decided what she would do. They could have hoped for a dramatic moment, but she refused to provide one. Rather, she had responded in a cool, composed, and completely devastating manner. Without resorting to their level of pettiness, she would convey her point. Derek was going to regret ever choosing to so cruelly humiliate her after hearing that remark.
The High Road
