I stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the dazzling city below.
A month ago, Li Mingyue was arrested.
I had completed my revenge.
Yet the taste of victory was not as sweet as I had imagined.
I closed my eyes, and the painful memories remained as vivid as ever.
My family was shattered, and friends betrayed me.
These wounds were like deep scars, forever unerasable.
I took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions within me.
The revenge was over.
Now, it was time to start a new life.
A knock sounded at the door.
"Come in."
Li Qiushui entered, a warm smile on her face.
"Xue'er, what are you thinking about?"
"I’m thinking about the future," I replied, turning to look at her with determination in my eyes.
Li Qiushui walked over to my side, standing shoulder to shoulder with me as we gazed out at the night scene.
"When are you planning to restart the family business?"
"I already have a preliminary plan." I handed her the business proposal I had prepared long ago.
Li Qiushui carefully reviewed it, nodding in approval from time to time.
"Xue'er, your business acumen is truly impressive."
"It's all been forced out of me," I said with a self-deprecating smile.
"From here on, we will walk this path together." Li Qiushui took my hand, giving me strength.
Three days later, I sat at the negotiation table, discussing a partnership with a multinational company.
The representative from the other side was a shrewd middle-aged man named Steve.
He spoke confidently, presenting a series of harsh conditions.
I maintained a calm exterior while secretly activating my intuition.
"This woman looks young; she probably lacks experience. I can take advantage of this," Steve thought to himself.
A slight smirk appeared at the corner of my mouth, barely noticeable.
"Mr. Steve, we will need to consider your proposal further."
Steve felt pleased with himself: "As expected, she's still too inexperienced."
I continued, "However, we also have a new proposal that you might find interesting."
I handed him the new proposal, and Steve casually accepted it.
When he saw the contents of the proposal, his expression changed dramatically.
"This... how is this possible?" he exclaimed inwardly.
My proposal had precisely hit his sore spot, leaving him unable to refuse.
In the end, he had no choice but to compromise and accept our terms.
As we left the conference room, Li Qiushui excitedly hugged me.
"Xue'er, you are amazing!"
I smiled faintly, but inside, I felt little excitement.
The victory in this negotiation was merely a small beginning for me.
My goal was to rebuild the family business empire.
A week later, I received news that a rival company was planning a hostile takeover of our subsidiary.
I immediately gathered the team for a meeting to discuss countermeasures.
"Their funding chain has encountered problems; this is a great opportunity for us to strike back," I calmly analyzed the situation.
Sure enough, they were merely bluffing, trying to intimidate us into selling the subsidiary at a low price.
I couldn't help but smirk inwardly and decided to turn their tactics against them.
I deliberately leaked information indicating that we were interested in selling the subsidiary.
The other party had indeed taken the bait, intensifying their acquisition efforts.
Just when they thought victory was within their grasp, I suddenly struck back, swiftly acquiring their company with a thunderous force.
This move completely disrupted their plans and caused them significant losses.
My name began to emerge in the business world.
A month later, I attended a charity gala alongside Li Qiushui.
Dressed in an elegant gown, I radiated confidence with every gesture.
The prominent figures present cast admiring glances in my direction.
I gently touched my earrings, savoring the joy of success.
Yet deep within, there lingered a sense of emptiness.
I yearned for a genuine love.
Someone who could allow me to drop my facade and reveal my true self.
At that moment, a familiar figure appeared in my line of sight.
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