This Could Hurt

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Rosa Guerrero has defied the odds to become a prominent leader in the corporate world as the chief of human resources at Ellery Consumer Research. Despite being an attractive woman of a certain age, her influence remains strong, earning her the loyalty of her staff. Among her admirers is Leo Smalls, her devoted lieutenant and benefits vice president, whose life revolves around the company. While Rosa focuses on meeting her team's needs within the constraints of the company's budget, her associate director, Rob Hirsch, finds himself growing closer to Lucy Bender, a single woman seeking fulfillment in both her career and personal life. Meanwhile, senior manager Kenny Verville views Ellery as a temporary position, driven by his ambitious wife’s aspirations. The characters navigate their complex relationships, ambitions, and desires, revealing their flaws and humanity. As their lives intertwine, Rosa remains the central figure, the sun around whom they all revolve. However, when her world begins to unravel, the consequences for everyone are significant, leading Leo, Rob, Lucy, and Kenny to undergo profound transformations they never anticipated.