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Josephette Congo, a world-renowned contralto, is tasked with performing for Erik Stone, a reclusive tech billionaire, on his 60th birthday. However, Josephette harbors a deep-seated desire for revenge against Stone's company, which ravaged her village and led to her sister's tragic death. She plans to use a deadly virus to cripple and kill Stone. But as she contemplates her plan, she encounters Vida Cosmos, a mysterious security escort with a surprising connection to Josephette's past. Vida, seemingly working independently, convinces Josephette that healing her village would be a more powerful act than revenge. Through Vida's connections, Josephette is granted the resources to rebuild her village, offering a chance at a brighter future. The story explores themes of revenge, forgiveness, and the power of hope, while raising questions about the nature of justice and the potential for positive change. Comparable works include The Count of Monte Cristo