Chapter 130

Yasmine's cheeks were still flushed as she climbed into the car.

Victoria pretended not to notice.

A few minutes later, Yasmine finally regained her composure.

Instead of heading back to Quantum Core Technologies, Victoria made a detour- she went to visit Emily.

Her aunt, as always, was lying motionless on the bed. The nurses quietly left the room as soon as Victoria arrived, and Yasmine thoughtfully closed the door and stood guard outside.

Victoria sat by Emily's side. Another week had passed, and there had been no change at all.

When Emily was awake, her eyes would open, but when she slept, her breathing grew so faint that it was easy to mistake her for dead if you weren't watching closely.

Victoria called every day for updates, terrified that one day, her only family in this world would simply slip away.

"Aunt Emily, please... come back to me," she whispered, tears spilling down her cheeks. If her aunt stayed like this forever-or worse, if she left-Victoria wasn't sure she'd have the courage to go on.

minutes of silent vigil, Victoria began telling Emily about her life these past weeks. She poured out her tangled feelings and complicated history with McNeil, all the love

whenever she saw her aunt, she couldn't help but spill everything. Emily

later, Yasmine tapped on the door and slipped

Your company registration has

replied quietly, "Thank you. I

you confirm-Emily Turner is listed

looked at her aunt, lying so still, and squeezed her

phone back to Yasmine, her eyes

that rightfully belongs to the Turner

***

The next day

Victoria stood by Curtis's side,

been promoted from deputy manager of the Investment Department to company vice president—a leap

in finance, her expertise in game development, or the fact that she brought the massive backing of The Langford Group. Her

The Langford Group," Violet said, addressing Mr. Garcia. "And I believe this is only the beginning of our success. I've had the finance team run projections-by year's end, every shareholder can expect

the board. If everyone gives their best for the company, I'm confident the rewards will

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