When he refused to speak with me, I understood. After I made his company hated by the general public, his reaction was only natural. The Salcedo was ruined and doomed, and as time went on, I realized Dimitri had duped me.

I protected Lance from physical harm, but after the article was published, I caused him more harm and pain. I had just realized my error in thinking Dimitri was a ruthless businessman before he was a friend, and I was disappointed by the harsh reality that there were people in the country who were untouchable.

It took me a lot of courage to visit him, but he just asked...