Chapter 23 Lisa stood on stage speaking confidently , explaining the company's founding purpose and calling capable people to join the effort . She introduced the first project : developing the western Countryside Hamlet area rich in wild mushrooms . She planned eco - friendly development tailored to local conditions , aiming to bring young migrant workers back home ...... David stood in the corner watching Lisa in her sharp suit , delivering her speech with assurance . A flicker of admiration crossed his eyes . He hadn't seen her shine like this in ages . Since being with him , she'd been trapped at the bottom of a well - her world reduced to just him . She'd bet everything on loving him , yet he'd failed her . Now , David finally understood Lisa's cold detachment . The Lisa who loved him had died through his repeated betrayals . Only by leaving him completely could she be reborn . This Lisa pursued passions and embraced the life she craved - she'd escaped that well . Maybe he shouldn't disturb her anymore . " Why are you here again ? " Lisa spotted David immediately after stepping offstage . He looked increasingly disheveled , as if deliberately self - destructing . 0.00 % 04.03 " Lisa , " he rasped , gaze burning into her , " are you happier without me ? " " Yes , " she stated firmly . David lowered his eyes , mouth twisting bitterly . " I'm sorry for hurting you . " " I don't need apologies - I stopped hating you long ago . Leave . Do what you must . " Her tone icy , Lisa turned and walked away . David stood frozen , staring at her retreating figure . His chest tightened with piercing pain while his vision blurred , shadows encroaching . The next moment , he collapsed . P After resting briefly , he got up , brushing it off . He visited a florist , ordering daily flower deliveries to Lisa's office for a year . David chose to leave . Shareholders ambushed him at the airport , demanding he step down . Face dark , David signed their bet : surrender the Green Group if he couldn't earn two billion within six months . If he succeeded , no one could oppose his future decisions . David became a workaholic again , practically living at the office , personally overseeing every major deal . He traveled nonstop domestically and internationally , working around the clock - sometimes sleeping under four hours in three days . Chapter 23 Frequent dizziness and blackouts plagued him . He blamed overwork , ignoring it . Six months flew by . David exceeded the target , leaving shareholders stunned and fawning . They assumed he'd fought so hard for the company . In truth , David did it all for Lisa . NAW 336 5 5 - 7 4 170 41 04.03 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!