Chapter 4 – The Meeting

Chapter 4 – The Meeting
Three weeks later, Victor requested a private meeting.
Evelyn agreed.
He arrived carrying no lawyers.
No assistants.
Only regret.
"I was blind."
Evelyn listened without interrupting.
"I thought I built everything myself."
She looked out the window before answering.
"No."
"You just never noticed who was holding the ladder."
Victor lowered his head.
"I don't expect forgiveness."
"You shouldn't."
She stood.
"The greatest loss isn't your company."
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"It's realizing too late who truly stood beside you."
Then she walked away.