Chapter 16 - The Final Lesson
David stared at the fifty-dollar bill in his hand, completely paralyzed by the poetic, brutal justice of the moment.
I turned around, stepping into the warm, luxurious interior of my waiting town car.
"Drive, Thomas," I instructed, not looking back at the alleyway even once.
As the car pulled away, I watched David in the rearview mirror, collapsing onto his knees in the dirty snow.
He was finally feeling the exact same soul-crushing humiliation I had felt all those months ago.
The cycle was officially complete, and the heavy, toxic burden I had carried for years was completely lifted.
I didn't feel joy in his suffering, but I felt a profound, unshakeable sense of absolute peace.
I had finally protected the little girl inside me who had been told she was worthless for far too long.
When I arrived back at the penthouse, the massive Christmas tree was glowing beautifully in the corner.
I poured myself a glass of expensive wine, sitting by the roaring fire, enjoying the absolute silence.
For the first time in my entire life, I wasn't living for a man, a son, or an abusive family.
I was living entirely for myself, entirely on my own wealthy, powerful terms.
I raised my glass to the beautiful, glittering city skyline outside my massive windows.
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The worthless old crone was dead.
The Queen of Apex Holdings had finally taken her rightful throne.
