By mid-2020, the world was forever changed. The Yun-Mo alliance was no longer just a business story; it was hailed as a visionary force that had helped steer humanity through a crisis.
Jin Long, his final gambit having failed, saw his influence wane. The old world of hidden families was receding, making way for a new world where real-world impact mattered more than ancient secrets.
Ye Xia stood with Mo at the opening of a new, state-of-the-art medical research institute, built with their funds. They were no longer the Ugly Heiress and the Cold Heir. They were Ye Xia and Mo, partners.
She thought of her long journey—from betrayal and murder, to revenge, to this moment. The system had been her key, but the choices had been hers.
The pandemic was not over, but the tide was turning. They had faced the future, and they had prepared. And as she looked at Mo, at the city they had helped protect, and at the future they would build together, Ye Xia knew one thing for certain.
The reborn heiress was finally, truly, laughing last.