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The Price of Ambition

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Fresh out of university, Zara Daniels steps into Lagos with big dreams, and a stubborn belief that hard work should be enough. But the city doesn’t run on merit alone. Between grueling commutes, bribes disguised as “networking opportunities,” and interviews that test more than her skills, Zara finds herself at the crossroads of ambition and integrity. Her friends each navigate their own paths: Nancy, willing to bend the rules for financial freedom; Kamsi, chasing security through relationships; Sophie, thriving in privilege while searching for the “perfect man” . As careers, love, and survival collide, Zara must decide what she’s willing to compromise — and what she will fight for. Set against the bustling streets, and high rise offices of modern day Lagos, The Price of Ambition is a raw, intimate story of dreams, choices, and the cost of chasing success in a city that demands everything.
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