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Chapter 9\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 9\u00a0<\/p>\n
Swiss custodian bank online hearing, 8 PM.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Representatives from Credit Suisse, FINMA, and SEC sat on the other side of the screen. Rex and I wore headphones, sitting in a temporary war\u00a0<\/p>\n
room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The hearing result was unsurprising:\u00a0<\/p>\n
1.Stellar Trust No. 1 terminated immediately due to suspected embezzlement of fund sources;\u00a0<\/p>\n
2.320 million Swiss francs in frozen assets to be returned proportionally to original sources;\u00a0<\/p>\n
3.Dylan, as protector, lifetime banned from establishing any trust or custodial accounts with the three institutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the electronic seal fell on the screen, I heard my heart thump-like lifting a boulder that had pressed on my chest for five years. This marriage imprisoned by money had finally completely collapsed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The next day, I handed my mom a newly opened savings card.\u00a0<\/p>\n
K\u00a0<\/p>\n
The old lady clutched the card, confirming repeatedly at the bank counter, voice full of disbelief: \u201cThis card is really for me? There\u2019s really money in it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I smiled and helped her insert the card into the query machine. The numbers on the screen made her eyes widen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe password is your birthday. There\u2019s 8 million inside-withdraw anytime you need.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She gripped my hand, eyes welling up: \u201cStella, where did all this money come from?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t explain the complex cause and effect, just patted her hand: \u201cYou raised me when I was small, now I support you in old age. It\u2019s only\u00a0<\/p>\n
natural.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Walking out of the bank, sunlight fell on her graying temples, warm enough to make my heart tremble.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For the first time, I felt this city that had been wrapped in coldness for years also had such tender moments.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After StarMed Medical resumed trading and hit limit down for three days, I convened minority shareholders for an emergency general meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the meeting, I stood before the packed room of shareholders and announced:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cVP position to be re-recruited through external headhunters to ensure professionalism and fairness;\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe full $48 million in \u201cphantom art consulting fees\u201d recovered and transferred to company R&D fund for new drug research and equipment updates;\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEstablishment of \u201cEmployee Stock Ownership Plan Phase 2,\u201d distributing Dylan\u2019s relinquished trust shares 1:1 to core personnel to share in company development dividends.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I finished speaking, thunderous applause filled the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
An elderly director came over and patted my shoulder with emotion: \u201cStella, you\u2019ve finally become someone you can depend on yourself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A week later, I listed my mansion with a realtor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The agent carefully asked about my psychological price range. I answered flatly: \u201cI\u2019ll sell 30% below original price if needed. Just close quickly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
10:00\u00a0<\/p>\n
You Thought Cilantro Was Just a Flavor? It\u2019s Actually My Ell Cheater!\u00a0<\/p>\n
51.504\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 9\u00a0<\/p>\n
The buyers were a couple who\u2019d just returned to the States to start a business, with two lively children.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the showing, the little girl bounced to the staircase landing and looked up at me: \u201cAuntie, why aren\u2019t there any family photos on the\u00a0<\/p>\n
walls?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I paused for half a second, crouched down to touch her head, and smiled: \u201cBecause the people in the photos have moved somewhere else.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When they signed the contract, I handed over the keys on the spot with sincere words: \u201cI wish you happiness living here and that you can make this a truly warm home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The day Dylan was released from detention, Rex went to pick him up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wore the same suit for three days, cuffs stained, one shoelace still loose, completely lacking his former high spirits.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rex handed him a one-way ticket: \u201cTo Toronto, 11 PM tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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