Chapter 24 477 David secretly arranged for someone to cooperate with Lisa , giving her 5 % of the company's annual profits to fund her company's projects . He didn't dare disturb Lisa anymore , wanting to protect her in his own way . When shareholders learned this , they came to David to make a scene . David silenced them by slamming the bet agreement on the table . He and Lisa had signed an indefinite contract - the funds would keep flowing as long as she continued developing Countryside Hamlet . David received daily updates about Lisa through messages and videos , watching her grow increasingly confident and radiant . She was the reason David kept going . ht Late one night , David rose from his office chair when everything suddenly went black - he collapsed onto the floor . When he woke , he saw his mother Debra weeping . Andrer David's repeated head injuries had caused an inoperable blood clot pressing on his brain . He could go blind , collapse , or die at any moment . Learning this , David's first thought was terror that he couldn't protect Lisa anymore . 0.00 % 04.03 " At least the contract's signed . I've made it into her future . " " Mom , I'm sorry I realized too late - I hurt Lisa and broke your heart . " " If I die , please watch over Lisa for me . " " If I could redo everything , I'd never be that bastard . " David slipped into a coma with no known waking time . Debra tearfully found Lisa , begging her to visit David . Lisa had just discarded flowers David sent . Dressed sharply in a white suit , she froze seeing Debrá . ** Since Debra had always treated her kindly , Lisa smiled and approached . " Mrs. Green , what brings you here ? " " Lisa , my son's dying ! The doctors say he could go anytime . " " I beg you , please see him ! " Debra choked on sobs . " I know I shouldn't bother you , but ... " Lisa's expression shifted as she steadied Debra . " I'm sorry , Mrs. Green . I can't go . " " I want no connection to him anymore . I know you'll resent me - I'm sorry . " Lisa took a deep breath . " Don't you realize you'll never cut ties ? He gave you- " Debra stopped mid - sentence , remembering David's warning . David feared Lisa would cancel their contract if she discovered his secret 27.50 % 04.03 Chapter 24 involvement . It was their last remaining bond . Confused , Lisa bowed to Debra . " I'm done with him . I'm sorry . " Lisa walked away decisively . Debra muffled her cries but didn't follow . Exiting the building , Lisa met Jacob stepping from his car . He smiled . " Lisa , the restaurant's booked . We can head straight there . " 298 Vouchers " Thanks Jacob . We must land this medical group partnership - no need for separate medical teams . Lisa smiled , brushing off David's shadow . " With President Lisa leading ? Every deal gets done . " Jacob was both Lisa's business partner and the company's legal consultant . She had only recently learned that Attorney Jacob was extremely wealthy -he was the heir to the Johnson family in Philadelphia , even wealthier than David . 4727 He pursued law out of passion , but became a lawyer for her . Still , Lisa had no interest in romance ; her career remained her top priority . Attorney Jacob seemed in no rush , obediently staying by her side , occasionally arranging work - related meetings to spend time with her . Two decades flew by . Lisa helped lift more villages out of poverty , earned recognition as one of the nation's top ten entrepreneurs , and achieved greater success in her chosen field . 56.13 % 04.03 Chapter 24 288 Vouchers After twenty years of steadfast companionship , Attorney Jacob finally earned his reward : a marriage certificate with Lisa , becoming her lawful husband . As for David , he remained in a coma for those twenty years , only regaining consciousness moments before his death . He claimed he'd been transported back to his passionate affair with Lisa- this time , he never betrayed her , never cheated . They married , raised children , and spent their lives happily together ... Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!