Lily Hamilton, a driven economist launching her fledgling accounting firm, quickly learns that ambition comes with razor-edged compromises. As clients demand more than just financial expertise and her protégé Dylan’s loyalty wavers under pressure, every decision—from office politics to after-hours entanglements—reshapes her identity. Will she uphold her principles amid predatory deals and manipulative alliances, or succumb to a world where power is traded in shadows? Threading a needle between professional ascension and personal erosion, Lily’s story explores the cost of control in a system designed to break those who dare to rise.
Gameplay
Reputation Roulette: Navigate a dual-axis system tracking Lily’s Professional Integrity and Hidden Desires—client meetings, staff interactions, and private choices shift these metrics, unlocking story branches from corporate dominance to exploitative traps.
Perspective-Shifting Scenarios: Play key scenes twice—first from Lily’s view, then through Dylan’s hidden motives—to uncover narrative dissonance and manipulate outcomes.
Stress-Bound Choices: Lily’s mounting anxiety manifests as timed decisions; hesitating too long lets others decide her fate, while rash actions risk irreversible consequences.
Features
Moral Fluidity System: No binary "good/evil" paths; relationships evolve ambiguously (e.g., Dylan could become a protective ally or opportunistic saboteur).
Environmental Storytelling: Lily’s office décor, wardrobe, and client files subtly reflect her mental state and prior choices—a cluttered desk hints at unraveling control.
Branching Soundscapes: The soundtrack shifts between tense corporate ambient and discordant, sensual motifs based on her psychological trajectory.
Tips
Embrace Contradictions: Occasionally contradicting Lily’s established persona can expose vulnerabilities that later shield her from manipulation.
Audit Relationships: Track Dylan’s indirect cues (e.g., changed work habits) to preempt betrayals or unlock covert support.
Leverage Burnout: Letting Lily reach breaking points in non-critical moments can grant unexpected ruthlessness for pivotal scenes.
