Chapter 23 It was not easy to escape , she could almost imagine what the outcome would be if she were sent back . Mandy was terrified and struggled to open the car door to escape . The next second , a big man jumped out of the car trunk and covered Mandy's mouth with a towel . A smell of ether hit Mandy , and she fainted . In front of the floor - to - ceiling glass in the 33rd floor penthouse office . Ariana was fully focused , analyzing the financial risk assessment and equity report of the Gibson Group all night . For this reason , she had been working continuously for half a month without taking a break . Zaiden knocked on the door and entered . " I can lend a helping hand if needed . " Ariana shook her head . Revenge must be taken personally in order to be considered true revenge . " The Gibson Group had already declined and was unable to make a comeback . " Ariana pointed at one of the rows of data , a genuine smile appearing on her face for the first time in days . " Zaiden , it's time to call it a day ! " 0.00 % 11:47 Chapter 23 The Gibson Group was soon to change hands . Ariana acted quickly . Under her manipulation , the Gibson Group quickly collapsed , with various small and large subsidiaries crumbling like snowflakes , until finally reaching the Gibson Group Headquarters building . In the top floor CEO conference room , Eric stared at the equity acquisition agreement in front of him , a bitter smile playing on his lips . She really didn't let herself off the hook … Eric took out a pen and quickly signed his name on it . Ariana , I gave you everything you wanted . Just take it as my atonement to you , to Oliver . 283 ivechers With each stroke of Eric's pen feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds , the Gibson Group , which had been in existence for nearly a century , finally ceased to exist . This means that the Gibson Group , which had stood for nearly a century in New York , ultimately disappeared into the flow of history . From now on , the Gibson Group no longer existed , After the Gibson Group was acquired , Eric sought a meeting with Ariana . Ariana originally did not want to go on the date . But she suddenly wanted to see if , when the always arrogant Eric lost everything , he could still be as dignified and look down on everything as before . Eric arranged to meet at the place where the two had first met years ago . 27.33 % 11:47 Chapter 23 After arriving at the agreed location , Eric had arrived much earlier . Seeing Ariana , a bitter smile crept onto his lips . 1288 others " Ariana , I gave you everything , have you had enough revenge ? Can you forgive me now ? " Ariana had a blank expression . " I never thought about forgiving you . Oliver died , still so cruelly at the hands of Eric . She could never forgive Eric ! Eric's eyes darkened suddenly . メ He tentatively reached out and held Ariana's hand for the last time , with a humble and hopeful look in his eyes . " Can we start over and be together again ? " Ariana withdrew her hand , wiped it off disdainfully , with a cold and cruel smile in her eyes . " What do you think ? " This look from Eric was too familiar . Whenever Ariana refused , it was the look in her eyes that signified the impossibility . The last glimmer in Eric's eyes suddenly extinguished , and his heart plummeted to the bottom of the valley . He lowered his head , remained silent for half a day , and was enveloped in pain and despair . 62.35 % Chapter 23 After a while , Eric seemed to have made some kind of decision and suddenly lifted his head . " Ariana , did you think Zaiden was sincere with you ? " Ariana finally had an expression on her face as she looked at Eric . Eric took a deep breath . 11 288 n / auchers " Did you ever doubt why Zaiden happened to be at the beach the day you jumped into the sea ? " It was as if a clap of thunder sounded in my ears . 止 89.45 %