The rain started again that evening, soft and warm. Sophia and Ethan walked along the riverside promenade.
Ethan she began, fidgeting with her fingers.
He glanced at her Yeah
She stopped and looked up at him, cheeks pink from the cool breeze.
I… I like you.
Ethan froze for a heartbeat.
You… what.
I like you. Not because you're rich, or powerful, or… whatever Victor Kane is. I like you, Ethan. The way you care for people, the way you treat me… like I matter.
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Ethan blinked. His heart raced not from the system, but because of her.
Sophia… I He stopped. Words failed him.
She stepped closer, softly taking his hand.
I don't care about the system. I don't care about money. I care about you.
Ethan smiled, finally closing the chapter of his heartbreak.
Then… let's walk together, he said gently.
Sophia leaned her head on his shoulder.
And as the rain poured down around them, Ethan realized something incredible: this wasn't about revenge anymore.
It was about love.
And now… nothing not Victor, not money, not anyone could touch him.