It means that the oldest advantage of the abuser, the control of the story, has been broken, quietly, by ordinary technology on ordinary wrists.

My watch saved my life.

But more than that, it represents a shift in the ancient balance of power between those who harm in private and those they harm, and I intend to spend my new fortune and my new voice making that shift larger, and surer, and available to everyone who needs it.

Chapter 16 — The Foundation

The heavy door of the lounge opened with a muted click, and Dr.

Caleb Reed stepped inside, holding two folders.