Chapter 8 Everything that happened afterward went even more smoothly than I had expected . The evidence against Jessica was overwhelming . There was security camera footage from the restaurant , my medical report, and the transfer record of the money . With the testimony of the two security guards , she didn't stand a chance . She was sentenced to three years in prison . I heard that even in court , she kept crying out Dennis's name , insisting he would come save her . But by then , Dennis was already in no position to help anyone . After I kicked him out of the manor , he was left with nothing . All those so - called friends who used to hang around him disappeared without a trace . He tried to see our father , but Dad shut him out completely as he was still bitter over what had happened years ago , and he was also pressured by me . He tried going back to the company , but the security guards wouldn't even let him into the lobby . He was treated like a total loser . He finally got a taste of what it was like to fall from grace . Later , I heard he had somehow gotten Mary's number and had called her like a madman , begging her to help set up a meeting with me . Mary told me about it , and I had her pass a message to Dennis: " If you want to see me , fine . Go kneel at my mother's grave for three days and three nights . " 1 My mother had passed away early , heartbroken after she had found out about Dennis and his mother . That was something he owed her . I didn't think he would actually do it . He had always been a spoiled , selfish child , after all . But to my surprise , he really did . Mary sent someone to check , and sure enough , he was there at my mother's grave . No food , no water , no sleep ... Just kneeling there in place . On the third day , it started raining heavily . He was soaked to the bone , burning up with a fever , and barely able to stay upright , but he still refused to give up and leave . Mary asked me , " Are you really not going to see him ? If this keeps up , he could die . " I sat in my warm office , watching the falling rain outside as I sipped my coffee . " He'll live , " I replied . I didn't feel even a shred of sympathy for him . Compared to everything he had put me through , this was nothing . This was only the first punishment he had to face , born of his 1/2 Chapter 8 own stupidity and malice . Three days later , he finally collapsed at the cemetery. A patrolling security guard found him and sent him to a hospital . As soon as he woke up , the first thing he did was call me again . This time , I finally answered . His voice on the other end was weak and hoarse , laced with a hint of hope . " Theresa ... I did it ... Can you ... Forgive me ? " +25 Bonus " Forgive you ? " I let out a soft chuckle . " Dennis , are you confused about something ? I told you to kneel , not for you to beg for my forgiveness , but so that you can finally see the truth about who you really are and how you got everything you once had . Do you understand now ? " There was a long silence at the other end . I could imagine the look of despair on his face . " I never wanted your life , " I continued , my voice calm . " My assistant has already rented you a small apartment in the countryside , and I've deposited twenty thousand dollars into your account . That should be enough for you to live on for a while . " From now on , how your life goes has nothing to do with me or with the White family . You live your life , and I'll live mine . Don't try to contact me again . " I didn't give him any chance to respond . I hung up and then blocked his number . Finally , the world was quiet . Support Share