The divorce proceedings between Victor and me went incredibly smoothly. He walked away with nothing, left with debts he would likely never be able to repay in his lifetime. I felt calm, without the slightest shred of sympathy.
Leaving City Hall, the sky was a brilliant blue, the sunlight bright and warm. I deleted the last contact method I had for him from my phone. From this moment on, our lives would never cross again.
My career got back on track, and I felt right at home at Ascend Technologies. Leading my team, I made precise investments in several promising emerging projects, bringing the company massive returns. Julian delegated complete authority to me, happy to play the role of a hands-off boss.
"Serena," he joked during our celebration dinner, "I've realized that the most vision
