Chapter 8

After I withdrew the funding from Wendy's unique yet superficial boutique, it quickly went bankrupt. With the talented employees I head-hunted and the resources I had, I started a new high-end clothing brand.

I named it "Intent" to remind myself of the original intent I had when I started the business. It was also to remind myself to read others' intent.

After the brand was launched, it quickly went viral in the industry for its intricate craftsmanship and unique designs. It was a huge success.

A year passed in the blink of an eye. My business was growing day after day, and my life was peaceful.

I would think about Cole from time to time. However, my heart no longer ached like it had been back then. All that was left was indifference.

It was as if he were the only failed investment I had made in my long, long life. Cutting my losses was the best decision I could've made.

On one sunny afternoon, much later after the event, I was having coffee with Helen on the highest balcony of m