Chapter 8

"Julian, do you have no decency left?!"

Seraphina stared at me, her eyes blazing with fury.

She turned, helping Leo up, tenderly caressing his swollen cheek:

"Julian, apologize."

"Apologize to him right now, in front of everyone, and we'll consider this matter closed. I won't hold it against you."

I almost burst out laughing.

I was too naive back then.

After discovering Leo's scheme, I immediately sent Seraphina a message, detailing everything I had seen and heard.

I warned her to keep a close eye on Leo.

The next day, Leo was "dead by poison."

But it wasn't a fake death.

He was truly dead.

The media was abuzz, claiming he had committed suicide due to the overwhelming public pressure.

Seraphina replied with a voice message: "Thanks to Julian's reminder, anyone who wrongs me will be severely punished."

After that, the matter was closed.

For years, I believed that after he confronted her, she forced him to take real poison.

After all, she was always someone who was clear about her grievances and always sought revenge.

It wasn't until my dying moments that I learned the truth.

The "anyone who wrongs me" she referred to, was me.

Julian, do you understand?"

"Leo did nothing wrong. It was my decision to marry him."

"It was I, Seraphina, who wanted to break off our engagement with you."

I looked at Seraphina, a mocking curl forming on my lips.

I must have been blind.

To have always thought she was a clear-headed business elite.

"Ben, are the heads of the four most powerful families all on the top floor?"

I turned to my assistant.

Ben nodded dumbly.

I straightened my suit and walked towards the elevator.

Seraphina followed closely:

"What are you doing?"

"Mr. Sterling and the others are here privately today; they haven't announced their presence."

Of course, I knew that.

A birthday party for a rising business star like me wouldn't be enough to gather the heads of the four most powerful families.