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Suddenly, Eric turned to his assistant.
“Go get Mr. Hustton. Tell him I’ll pay whatever he wants if he agrees to take on this case.”
Samuel Hustton, the famous lawyer, was known for his skill in finding legal loopholes to acquit the wealthy, maintaining an impressive win rate.
The assistant stood in shock for a while, then started to tremble.
“Mr. Sullivan, the new city landmark just collapsed without any clear
reason.
“With all these scandals and the live broadcast, people online are boycotting the Sullivan Group products and threatening to blacklist any company that works with us.
“Investors are withdrawing to avoid risks.
“The collapse has led to lawsuits from victims demanding compensation, and the company’s cash reserves have dried up.
“Without securing new investments, the company is heading for bankruptcy.
“You probably can’t afford Mr. Hustton’s fees anymore…”
Eric crumpled to the ground, unable to accept what had happened.
“This can’t be! I’m the wealthiest man. How could my empire fall apart so quickly?”
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I bent down, speaking softly yet sharply into his ear, “It’s because I cursed
you.
“For 20 days, I stayed by your side, bleeding myself each day to cast a spell that would lead you to complete ruin. I needed to see your downfall with my own eyes.
“You never realized the secret–the fortune you amassed through me came with a condition, which is your genuine love for me.
“The moment you betrayed me, you were destined to lose everything.”
Hearing my words, he gazed blankly ahead, clutching my legs as hot tears streamed down his face.
“Maddie, I’m sorry… I’m so sorry…
I shoved him away with force. “You make me sick!”
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Eric was given a life sentence for aiding in a premeditated murder.
Six months later, the prison contacted me, saying he had requested to see
- me.
I immediately refused.
“No, I’m sorry!”
The female guard paused.
“He’s in the late stages of stomach cancer. Seeing you is his dying wish. Could you help fulfill it?”
I didn’t hesitate.
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“No.
“Please let him know that we will never meet again–in this life or the
next.”
After hanging up, I received another call from the police.
“Ms. Panutonn, thanks to the videos you provided, we’ve apprehended the kidnappers. They all confessed to the crime and also identified Jessica as the mastermind.
‘During her arrest, we discovered her live–in boyfriend had severed both her legs, and she was confined at home.
“Regardless, we won’t let any criminal escape justice. Jessica’s trial is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. We’ll keep you updated.”
After expressing my gratitude to the police, I hurried to Grandma’s grave.
“Grandma, it’s such a lovely day today. Did you make it out to enjoy the sunshine in time?
“All the wrongdoers have faced justice. You don’t have to worry about me
anymore.
“I’m doing fine, and I will continue to be fine.
“So you need to be fine too, alright?”
A breeze swept by, and a small yellow flower gently landed on my shoulder.
I softly picked up the flower, smiling through my tears as I lowered my
head.
I understood this was Grandma’s way of responding to me.
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