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The Ji Family has completely collapsed. The names Ji Tianheng and Ji Xueran, once synonymous with glory, have now become the laughingstock of the media. Scandals, conspiracies, and power struggles surrounding them have been magnified and spread countless times, turning them into fodder for gossip. The once invincible family has finally fallen.
Meanwhile, I stand outside this whirlpool of public attention, watching them struggle in the mire. I was once their pawn, manipulated and used for the family's interests, sacrificing everything. But now, all of that is over.
Standing on my apartment balcony, I gaze at the brightly lit city in the distance, its lights twinkling like a sea of stars against the night sky. I have left behind all the burdens of the past and for the first time feel a sense of relief and freedom in my heart. The wind gently brushes against my cheek, as if softly telling me, "You have won."
Yes, I have won. I have finally escaped the dark and cold cage of the Ji Family and am stepping into a new life with everything I once lost.
The past is gone; it is all behind me now. Today, I am the one who truly controls my destiny. The girl who was once controlled by her family and forced into marriage no longer exists. The Ji Family has fallen, and I am moving toward a new future.
Six months later.
I stand before the floor-to-ceiling windows of my office, overlooking this bustling city. The glass reflects my confident and composed face. Six months ago, I was just a pawn of the Ji Family, arranged to marry Xu Ze for their benefit. However, now I am no longer that woman who could be easily manipulated. I am my own master, with my own company and career.
The office is filled with various documents and contracts, and here I have built my own business from the ruins of that family dispute. In these six months, I have proven myself. In the past, I never imagined I could reach this point, but reality is always full of surprises.
"Ms. Ji, someone wants to see you," my secretary gently knocks on the door, interrupting my thoughts.
"Who?" I ask, my tone steady without any fluctuations. The events of the past have made me less susceptible to external disturbances.
"Mr. Xu Ze," the secretary replies softly, her voice tinged with hesitation.
My heart tightens slightly but quickly settles down again. Xu Ze? Why is he here? Our relationship ended when the Ji Family collapsed along with our marriage; I thought we would never cross paths again. After a moment's contemplation, I instruct my secretary to let him in.
Before long, Xu Ze walks in through the door with a calm expression. He looks much the same as before—still that impeccably dressed man with a stern demeanor. But now, I feel no stirrings within me at his presence.
He sat down on the chair opposite me, and the silence in the office made the atmosphere somewhat oppressive. I gently lifted my head and looked him in the eye. "What do you want from me?"
Xu Ze lowered his head and remained silent for a moment, seemingly pondering his words. After a while, he raised his head and finally spoke, "I didn't expect you to turn out like this."
I curled my lips into a faint smile. "There are many things you didn't expect."
His expression changed slightly, a complex emotion flashing across his face. He sighed, "Yeah, I really didn't expect it."
I remained silent, just quietly watching him. The man before me had once been my most familiar companion, but now he was just a memory filled with indifference and distance.
"Do you know?" Xu Ze suddenly spoke up, his tone carrying a hint of weariness. "I envy you now."
I frowned slightly, feeling a twinge of confusion. "Envy me?" I asked.
Xu Ze nodded, a bitter smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Yes. You are braver than I am and have more courage."
I did not respond; I simply listened to him quietly. His expression was complex, his eyes filled with regret and unwillingness. He continued, "If I had been brave enough to take control of my own destiny like you did back then, maybe I wouldn't have ended up like this."
His words stirred something within me, but I quickly suppressed those emotions. Once upon a time, I might have felt soft-hearted about such words or even resonated with them, but now I was no longer that girl who was full of fantasies about love and marriage.
"I was wrong," Xu Ze suddenly lowered his head again, his voice choked with emotion. "I really was wrong."
I paused for a moment and sighed. "Let's not talk about the past anymore."
He raised his head, his eyes filled with a mix of hope and complexity. "You don't hate me?"
I shook my head slightly, my gaze calm. "I don't hate."
"Really?" Xu Ze's voice carried a hint of doubt and disbelief.
"Really," I said softly.
He fell silent again. Perhaps he was waiting for me to plead for him to stay or hoping for more of a response, but I was no longer the woman who had been hurt in our marriage. I had long since let go of the past.
"You can go," I said gently, waving my hand with a calm tone. "Don't come back."
Xu Ze's eyes were filled with complex emotions. His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he simply stood up, nodded, and turned to leave the office.
"Thank you," he said quietly before closing the door.
With Xu Ze gone, I looked at the closed door, feeling not a single ripple in my heart. He thought that his reappearance would change something, but my life had long been disconnected from him. The emotions and entanglements of the past had been completely severed the moment I chose independence. I was no longer the woman who had been used and betrayed.
Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, I looked down at the city below, a wave of relief and confidence washing over me. This was a new chapter in my life—no constraints, no betrayal, only freedom and a future that belonged to me.
This is my story—a tale of betrayal, struggle, and revenge. I grew and changed through this battle of family and marriage, ultimately finding my own path. Now, the Ji Family is a thing of the past; my future is in my own hands.
Everything has finally returned to calm. And I will continue to move forward toward my own tomorrow.
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