Chapter 7
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Victor Fuller, now a shell of his former self with unkempt beard and hollow eyes, tracked Emily down one last time.
"Emily... no, CEO Wright." His voice was a ragged whisper, carrying his final plea. "For the sake of our five years together, could you... show mercy to Fuller Group? It's my father's life's work..."
Emily Wright regarded him without triumph or malice—only cool detachment. She handed him an envelope.
Victor Fuller opened it with trembling hands. Inside was a one-way plane ticket to a developing country in Africa.
"Victor Fuller, we're square now. As for Fuller Group's fate—that's not my concern. You created this situation yourself." Emily's voice was ice. "This ticket is the last favor Mr. Gu is extending, out of respect for his past connection with your grandfather. There's a subsidiary there that needs a technician. You can earn a living there and... stay out of the spotlight for a while."
A basic technician? Africa? Victor Fuller stared at the ticket, glimpsing his bleak future, but he... had no alternatives left.
"As for Lily Woods," Emily Wright added, as if reading his thoughts, "she's facing multiple charges with overwhelming evidence. She won't see freedom for at least seven years. Though I hear she's making plenty of 'friends' inside, so her time should be quite... eventful."
Victor Fuller's body trembled. Finally, shoulders slumped, clutching the ticket that symbolized his complete downfall, he slunk away into the darkness.
Months later, rumors circulated of a man resembling Victor Fuller at a remote construction site in Africa. His skin weathered by the sun, his expression vacant, taking orders from local foremen—just another anonymous face in the crowd.
As for Lily Woods, she paid the steepest price for her manipulation and greed behind prison walls.
Emily Wright released all shadows from her past. Foster Deep Tech became the industry gold standard. Standing as an equal beside Derek Kosters, she found fulfillment in both love and career, embracing the brilliant life she'd built for herself—one filled with purpose, achievement, and genuine respect.
