Lia loved Allen—loved him so deeply it broke her. But she could never forget that night. To him, she was just a transaction, a tool, never the exception. She humbled herself to the dust, only to hear him say one word: “Leave.” And so she did—cleanly, decisively, without even a goodbye. When she returned, she stood beside a rising star in the industry. Her gaze was cold, her tenderness long gone. As for him—the proud CEO of the Ai Corporation—he now pleaded in front of everyone: “Lia, come back.” She smiled faintly. “Too late, Allen. I loved you so much... it cost me my life.”