Chapter 7
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When I went to terminate my lease, my landlady tried to console me.
"Emma, honey, I know you're devastated, but good men are rare as unicorns. There are plenty more fish in the sea. Pull yourself together and show that ungrateful wolf what he's missing."
I nodded enthusiastically: "You're absolutely right, ma'am."
But I'm not heartbroken—I'm rich...
After saying goodbye to my old apartment, I focused on building my empire.
In my previous life, I'd done everything to become Mrs. Hayes, only to become invisible in that family.
I'd sacrificed my dreams, my identity, my entire existence for one man.
In this life, I was finally putting myself first!
I opened a bank account, deposited $5 million, and secretly slipped the card into my mom's purse during Sunday dinner.
In my previous life, she'd sold our family home so I could marry into the Hayes family without looking poor, and I'd repaid her by abandoning them.
I took Mrs. Plum to the best hospital, found top specialists, and secured her a private suite.
In my previous life, when everyone called me a gold-digging schemer, Mrs. Plum had defended me despite her frail health, insisting I was a good person.
I bought two penthouses, giving one to Lena. In my previous life, despite threatening to end our friendship, she'd stood by me until my final breath.
After settling these debts, I opened my own bridal boutique in the most exclusive shopping district.
I'd been passionate about fashion design since high school, but my family couldn't afford the tuition, so I'd settled for a practical finance degree.
I'd secretly promised myself I'd make enough money to open my own boutique someday.
After becoming Mrs. Hayes, I'd become so obsessed with being the perfect wife that I'd forgotten my own dreams.
This time, I was reclaiming my dream and fulfilling my destiny.
