All Chapters of The Last Good Deed System: Chapter 111
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Chapter 111
Celine raised her face, staring at the gravestone through her increasingly blurred vision."I should have built something for myself. I should have proven my abilities without destroying what you had worked so hard to build. But I was so busy trying to defeat you that I forgot the person I hurt the most was myself."Her hand moved to touch one of the white lilies."I've lost so much, Damian. People's trust, the company I was once so proud of, and even those who used to be willing to help me. Now, when I need them, almost no one is willing to stand by my side."Her voice cracked."And the most painful thing is realizing that none of this has made you come to me. I thought that if I managed to take something away from you, you would finally understand how I felt. I wanted you to get angry with me, to challenge me, even to hate me, as long as it meant you truly saw me."Celine covered her face with both hands."But I gained nothing."Her sobs grew louder. For a while, she couldn't utter
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Damian would not abandon any of that simply because he had witnessed Celine's tears.Yet, as he reopened the documents on his computer, the image of the white lilies and Celine's remorseful voice lingered in his mind.Not because he wanted to return to the past, but because he finally understood how far someone could lose their way when they made another person's recognition the sole measure of their worth.After the recording of Celine ended, Damian remained seated in silence in his office. The woman's confession had left a lasting impression on him. He had never expected someone to become so obsessed with another person's recognition that they would eventually destroy themselves.However, that was precisely what made his thoughts turn toward Angelic.Damian recalled their last meeting, when Angelic had brought him some documents and overheard him talking about Celine. Their relationship had felt slightly different ever since. Angelic had never openly admitted that she was offended,
Chapter 113
Damian was still sitting in his office when the System interface slowly faded from his view. The figure of twenty percent lingered in his mind. He had never expected a relationship that had seemed perfectly fine to deteriorate without him even realizing it was happening. After giving it considerable thought, Damian finally let out a quiet sigh. He had no intention of forcing Angelic into anything. If she needed time and distance, he would give her both. At the very least, he would not use the System as an excuse to keep pursuing someone who might not be ready to accept his presence in her life. Damian picked up his phone and called Marcus. "Come to my office tomorrow. There's something I want to discuss with you." "What is it about?" Marcus asked from the other end. "We're going to build something." Marcus fell silent
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"A new investor has started purchasing our company's shares. The amount is quite substantial." Celine paused. "A new investor?" "Yes. It seems they're interested in the company's prospects." A faint sense of relief finally crossed Celine's face after weeks of mounting pressure. "Who is the investor?" "We're still trying to identify the party behind the investment firm." Celine nodded slowly."Doesn't matter!" At least someone still believed Celine Group was worth saving. What she didn't know was that behind the growing flow of investment into her company was someone who had long been determined to take control of the entire business. And that person was Damian Blackwood. The following morning, Damian arrived at the office earlier than usual.
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He put the phone aside without replying. There was no need to send another invitation immediately. Angelic had made her position clear, and he intended to respect it. He returned his attention to the documents. For now, there was plenty of work waiting for him. And somewhere in the city, an organization that would eventually change countless lives was beginning to take shape. Group Celine's financial department had been unusually busy over the past few days. Several large transactions had appeared in the stock market, with an investment company steadily acquiring shares in the group. At first, the management team had paid little attention to it. However, as the purchases continued, the company's financial director began to suspect that the transactions were not ordinary market activity. He brought the latest report directly to Celine.
Chapter 116
Several days passed, and Damian's schedule became increasingly crowded. The preparations for Good Deed System were progressing. Marcus had begun interviewing potential employees, while the legal team was handling the organization's registration and administrative requirements. Damian also reviewed several proposals for the first assistance programs. He wanted the organization to begin operating as soon as its basic structure was ready. That afternoon, he visited one of the properties being considered as the foundation's first office. The building was located in a quiet business district, not far from several residential neighborhoods. It wasn't particularly luxurious, but it had enough space for administrative offices and a public assistance center. After inspecting the premises, Damian decided that it would be suitable. "Contact the owner and begin negotiati
Chapter 117
That evening, Damian received an unexpected message. He had just finished reviewing the first recruitment reports when his phone lit up. The sender was Angelic. [Thank you for the coffee earlier. I hope I didn't interrupt your work.] Damian read the message twice before replying. [Dear Angelic, you didn't interrupt anything. I was glad to see you.] A few seconds passed. Then another message appeared. [Are you still busy tonight?] Damian leaned back in his chair. [Not particularly. Why?] I haven't had dinner yet. I was thinking of trying that restaurant near the river. Damian looked at the clock. It was already past seven. He typed his reply. [Would you like some company?]
Chapter 118
A few days later, Damian received another message from Angelic. It arrived late in the evening, just as he was finishing a meeting with Marcus. Are you home? Damian replied almost immediately. Not yet. I'm still at the office. I see. I was thinking of getting something to eat, but I don't feel like going out alone. He glanced at the message. Would you like me to join you? If you're not too busy. Damian looked toward Marcus, who was gathering the remaining documents. "Is there anything urgent left?" Marcus shook his head. "Everything can wait until tomorrow." "Good. You can go home." Marcus noticed Damian picking up his jacket. "Another meeting?" "Someth
Chapter 119
That morning, Damian left Angelic's apartment after sharing a simple breakfast with her. There had been no discussion about their relationship. Angelic hadn't asked when he would come again, either. It was as though they had silently agreed to let the previous night remain a pleasant memory without feeling the need to give their closeness a name. Before leaving, Damian paused at the doorway. "I'll contact you later," he said. Angelic, who was standing by the entrance, nodded. "As long as you aren't too busy." Damian gave her a faint smile. "I'll try." With that, he left. Angelic closed the door and leaned against it for a moment. A small smile lingered on her face, but she soon shook her head, as though reminding herself not to read too much into something that was still uncertain. She didn't want to raise her expecta
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At Group Celine's headquarters, the financial department had been unusually busy over the past few days. Several major transactions had appeared on the stock market, with an investment company steadily acquiring shares in the group. At first, the management team hadn't paid much attention. They had assumed the purchases were simply the result of ordinary market activity. However, as the transactions continued, the company's financial director began to suspect that something more deliberate was taking place. He brought the latest report directly to Celine. "Miss Celine, there's something you should know." Celine looked up from her laptop. "What is it?" "An investment company has been purchasing our shares. Their transactions have continued over several trading sessions." "How much have they bought?" <