Chapter 8
Edward Quan ·
Now I could help a few children suffer a little less.
That was money well spent.
When Lei Wanjun heard, he was quiet for a long time.
He made another donation and asked a lawyer to follow the case.
As for Bai Qingqian, she was suspected of a crime.
The law would deal with her.
Later, he video-called me from abroad.
He stood before a snowy mountain, tanned now.
A plain scarf had replaced his gold chain.
He looked much better.
"Shu Wan, I'm thinking of spending a few months in South America."
"What about the company?"
"The CEO runs it. You keep an eye on things. I'm not worried."
"Dividends as usual?"
He rolled his eyes.
"You'll get your share."
I relaxed immediately.
Before hanging up, he suddenly asked, "Do you ever want to marry again?"
I looked at the financial report on my desk.
Then at the sunlight beyond the window.
"If I meet someone rich, generous, with clear boundaries and a willingness to sign a prenup, I might consider it."
He laughed, swore at me affectionately, and hung up.
The next day, Lei Group released its annual earnings forecast.
The numbers were up again.
I knew my own life was only truly beginning.
— THE END —
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