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I called the police, and Jessica was arrested for spreading rumors. In a way, she and Alex were reunited.

That same day, Mr. Chester, my father-in-law, announced the share distribution of the new company and cleared up the rumors.

The new company in Lesaf was entirely my idea from the start.

I held 99% of the shares and Mr. Chester only retained a 1% stake in the name of his company.

All of my 1.6 million in savings was invested as startup capital for the new company, which was why my bank account showed no money.

Mr. Chester's company had a clear policy. Employees could choose between shares and cash as their salary, and the higher the performance, the more shares they would receive.

From the day I joined the company, I had always chosen to take shares.

That was because I believe in the company and in myself.

I believe in the appreciation of shares and in the eventual day when I could stand alongside Mr. Chester, becoming a figure like him.

We both achieved it.

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