Chapter 11

Back then, I couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity. I then sent the money back to Rose, and we quickly got back together.Was she trying to use this as some kind of compensation for me, again?She seemed to have forgotten that for someone who had been hurt, gestures like this never meant anything—they only eased the giver's conscience.Without hesitation, I transferred the money back. Almost immediately, the transfer failed—Rose had closed the account.I was wondering what to do next when a friend messaged me. We ended up chatting for a while, and by the time we were done, it was late. I let it slip from my mind.After the New Year, the company had grown significantly. Yet on the first day back at work, an unexpected incident occurred.As soon as I arrived, I saw a crowd gathered outside the company gates, arguing."What's going on?" I walked over, puzzled.The employees made way for me, and I finally saw a few police officers standing there—Zachary and Rose beside them.Wh

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I was about to say I'd go with the police and handle it myself, but my friend spoke up first."I don't believe Marcus would do something like this. I'll go with him," he said firmly.He paused before adding, just as steady, "But let's be clear on one thing. If this turns out to be a false accusation, how will you make it right? And what about the damage to our company?"Zachary clearly hadn't expected that. The confidence on his face wavered.I didn't want to drag anyone else into this, so I said to my friend, "It's fine. I can handle it myself. You need to protect your company—you don't need to get involved."My friend looked at me, irritation flashing across his face. "Listen to yourself," he snapped. "I was the one who asked you to join me back then. Around here, I'm the one closest to you."It's one thing for others to turn their backs on you—but if I did that too, what would that say about me? We're going together. End of discussion."The officers wasted no time. They moved

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