Chapter 24 Maverick secretly found someone to cooperate with Raelynn, giving her 5% of the company's annual profits, which amounted to a substantial sum in dollars, to support the development of her company projects. He didn't dare to disturb Raclynn any further, choosing instead to protect her in his own way. When the company shareholders learned of this, they rushed to Maverick to make a scene. Maverick threw the betting agreement in front of them, silencing their complaints. He had signed an indefinite agreement with Raelynn; as long as she continued to develop the rural areas, the money would keep being transferred. Every day, Maverick received news and videos about Raelynn. She was becoming more confident and more dazzling. She was the reason Maverick could keep going. One late night, Maverick got up from his office chair, and suddenly everything went black before his eyes. He col- lapsed to the floor. When he woke up, he saw Carol, her face streaked with tears. Maverick had injured his head several times, causing blood clots in his brain that pressed on his nerves. The location was so delicate that they couldn't be removed. He could lose his sight or faint at any moment, and there was even a chance he might die. Upon hearing the news, Maverick's first thought was the fear that he might not be able to protect Raelynn. "Fortunately, the contract is signed. At least I've played a part in her future." "Mom, I'm sorry. I realized too late. Not only did I hurt Rae, but I also broke your heart. If I die, please take care of Rae for me." "If I could do it all over again, I would never be such a jerk." Maverick fell into a coma, with no telling when he would wake up. Crying, Carol went to find Raelynn, hoping she would visit Maverick. At that moment, Raelynn had just thrown away the flowers Maverick had sent her. Dressed in a crisp white suit, she looked very capable. She paused slightly when she saw Carol. Carol had always been kind to her. Raelynn smiled gently and walked toward Carol. "Carol, what brings you here?" "Rae, my son is in a coma and the doctor says he could die at any time. I'm begging you, could you please go see 0.0 % 10:35 him?" Carol sobbed uncontrollably. "I know I shouldn't bother you, but I..." Raelynn's expression changed slightly. She supported Carol and said, "I'm sorry, Carol, I can't go." "I don't want to have any more ties to him. I know you'll blame me, I'm sorry." Raelynn took a deep breath. "Do you realize you'll never truly cut ties with him? He gave you..." Carol hesitated, remembering Maverick's previ- ous instructions, and swallowed the rest of her words. Maverick was afraid that if Raelynn learned the truth about their cooperation, she would unilaterally terminate the agreement. It was the only connection left between him and her. Raelynn didn't understand, and bowed to Carol. "I have nothing to do with him anymore. I'm sorry." Raelynn left without hesitation. Carol covered her mouth and cried, but did not chase after her. As Raelynn walked out of the office building, Cathan happened to get out of his car and greeted her with a smile. "Raelynn, the restaurant is booked. We can go straight there." "Thank you, Cathan. This time we must secure the partnership with the medical group, so we won't have to look for a separate medical team." Raelynn smiled, sweeping away the gloom Maverick had brought her earlier. "Ms. Hatton, with you leading the way, there's no deal that can't be made." Cathan was not only Raelynn's partner, but also the company's legal advisor. She had only recently learned that Cathan was extremely wealthy. He was the heir to the Mortimer family in New York, even richer than Maverick. He studied law because he loved it, and he became a lawyer because of her. However, Raelynn still didn't want to fall in love; her focus was on her career. Cathan didn't seem to be in a hurry either. He stayed by her side obediently, occasionally using work as an excuse to ask her out. In the blink of an eye, twenty years passed. Raelynn helped more and more villages escape poverty, became one of the nation's top ten entrepreneurs, and continued to excel in her chosen field. After twenty years of companionship, Cathan finally succeeded. He and Raelynn got their marriage certificate, and he became her lawful husband. As for Maverick, he remained in a coma for twenty years. Just before his death, he briefly regained consciousness and opened his eyes. He said he had traveled through time, returning to the days when he and Raelynn were passionately in love. This time, there was no betrayal, no infidelity. They married, had children, and lived happily together for a lifetime... 46.3% 10:35