Chapter 729

After all, Bruce had always wanted to marry Cindy. If he were to get entangled with me again, it would delay his plans to bring Cindy home. Plus, that one million dollars was already loaded onto Kate's membership card. He couldn't just withdraw the money and come to me with it. Adults would handle matters with discretion and leave some space for compassion. I thought Bruce should understand my attitude by now and would likely stop bothering me. Sure enough, after Kate stopped messaging and calling, my phone fell silent, and Bruce didn't reach out either. This matter had been perfectly resolved. I finally felt at peace. By the time I finished my last task, the sky outside had darkened, and the moon hung low among the branches. Everyone else had already left the office, so it was quiet. I wasn't in a hurry to go home. I stood by the window and gazed at the tranquil, dark blue sky, the bustling traffic below, and the countless lights slowly coming to life in the distance. I silently