Chapter 23 Raelynn stood on the stage, speaking eloquently as she explained the original intention behind founding the company, rallying capable people to join her cause. She introduced the first work plan: to help develop the villages to the west, where there were chiles. She intended to combine practical circumstances with green development, hoping to attract young people who had left for work to re- turn home... Maverick stood in the corner, watching Raelynn in her formal attire, speaking with confidence. A flash of amazement appeared in his eyes. He hadn't seen Raelynn shine like this in a long time. Ever since she had been with him, it was as if she had been trapped at the bottom of a well, her world consisting of nothing but him. She gave everything, betting it all on loving him, but he let her down. At this moment, Maverick seemed to understand Raelynn's coldness and determination. The Raelynn who loved him had already died in his repeated lies and hurt. Only by leaving him completely could she be reborn. The Raelynn of today had a career she loved and a life she yearned for. She had finally escaped that well. Perhaps he shouldn't disturb her anymore. "Why are you here again?" Raelynn stepped off the stage and immediately spotted Maverick. He looked more and more disheveled these days, as if he were deliberately ruining himself. "Rae, since you left me, are you happier than before?" he asked hoarsely, his gaze fixed intently on Raelynn. "Yes." Raelynn replied firmly. Maverick lowered his eyes, a bitter smile tugging at his lips. "I'm sorry. I was the one who hurt you before." "I don't need your apology, because I stopped hating you a long time ago. Go, do what you need to do." Raelynn was distant and cold. After speaking, she turned and walked away. Maverick stood frozen in place, staring blankly at her back. His chest ached and felt heavy, his vision gradually blur- ring as if a shadow had fallen over him. The next moment, he collapsed to the ground. After resting for a while, he got up from the ground, not taking it to heart. 0.0 % 10:35 He found a flower shop and ordered a year's worth of fresh flowers, asking them to deliver flowers to Raelynn's office every day. Maverick chose to leave. As soon as he got off the plane, he was surrounded by shareholders, who pressured Maverick to step down. Maverick's face darkened as he signed a betting agreement with them. If he couldn't earn back 400 million dollars in six months, he would voluntarily hand over the Joyner Group. If he succeeded, then no one would be allowed to oppose any of his decisions in the future. Maverick reverted to being a workaholic, practically living at the company and personally overseeing all major col- laborations. He traveled constantly, both domestically and abroad, working nonstop. At his worst, he slept less than four hours in three days. Many times, he would feel dizzy or his vision would go completely dark. He simply thought it was due to overwork and didn't pay it any mind. Half a year passed in the blink of an eye. Maverick exceeded the agreement's requirements, leaving the shareholders dumbfounded and eager to flatter and praise him. They thought Maverick cared about the company, which was why he worked so desperately. In fact, Maverick did all of this for Raelynn. 62.7 % 10:35