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At the investors’ meeting, our intern suggested serving Yoo-hoo chocolate milk to the investors 

My fiancé indulgently agreed, and the other shareholders quickly nodded along. 

In my past life, I’d firmly opposed this. It was the most critical round of our company’s funding-one failure, 

and our entire cash flow would collapse, saddling every shareholder with massive debts. 

But my fiancé had accused me. “You’re just petty. Admit it, you’re jealous that she’s younger.” 

The other shareholders impatiently chimed in, “Yoo-hoo is fine! Besides, the investors only care about the 

company’s strength.” 

We had founded this company from scratch with our own sweat and tears. I couldn’t bear to watch 

everyone’s efforts crumble. 

So before the meeting, I’d replaced all the Yoo-hoo snacks with investors’ preferred refreshments-Earl Grey 

and White Blossom Herbal Tea, fresh fruit platters, and artisan pastries. 

The investors had been pleased, and we successfully secured funding, going public with a soaring market 

valuation. 

Yet the intern had stormed out in tears, only to be hit by a truck. She survived-but was left paralyzed from 

the waist down. 

She went live, crying as she accused me of workplace bullying-saying I’d pushed her under a truck out of 

jealousy. 

My fiancé’s silence further fueled the public outrage. 

Angry protesters doused me in gasoline and burned me alive. My mother had died of a heart attack, and my 

father had been hit by a car and left to die in the street. 

Now, in this life, when I heard the intern suggest Yoo-hoo again, I kept my mouth shut. Yoo-hoo sounded 

wonderful-perfect with animal crackers. 

Quietly, I made a call. “That offer you mentioned-high salary, shares in the company-is it still valid?” 

In Madeline Rhodes’ livestream, she wept bitterly, accusing me of workplace bullying and stealing credit for 

her project. 

Gavin Stone had stepped forward, promising to fix what I’d done wrong by marrying Madeline and giving her 

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a lavish wedding. 

After my death, I’d watched my mother suffer a heart attack. Protesters had blocked the ambulance, leaving 

her to die painfully at home, mere steps away from help. 

My father had been struck dead on the street, his body ignored. 

Madeline and Gavin had stood by coldly, allowing stray dogs to gnaw on my father’s corpse. 

“Sloane committed terrible sins. Her parents deserved it.” 

I hovered helplessly above, desperately trying to chase away the dogs-but nothing I did could touch them. 

When I opened my eyes again, I heard Madeline’s wronged voice clearly. 

“What’s wrong with serving Yoo-hoo at the investors’ meeting? Why is Sloane so mean?” 

“Yeah, Sloane. Yoo-hoo is innovative. The investors might love it.” 

I looked around. Gavin and all the shareholders were eyeing me impatiently. 

I pinched my thigh hard. It hurt. 

I’d been reborn?! 

The investors were nearly fifty, many with health issues and dairy allergies. Yoo-hoo? Were they tired of 

living? 

Smiling sweetly, I said, “Madeline’s suggestion is excellent. I agree.” 

Gavin and I had founded this company ourselves. Our shareholders were mostly friends, investing their 

entire net worth. 

To attract funding, I’d drunk myself into the ER more than once. Gavin and I worked from dawn till dusk, 

never daring to slow down. 

In my last life, terrified that all our hard work would fall apart, I switched the refreshments before the 

meeting-and it won the investors’ favor. 

Instead, my family had been destroyed, and I’d been burned alive. 

In this life, I wanted to see how long the company would survive if the investors actually drank Yoo-hoo. 

Madeline eagerly explained her plan next, but I’d already lost interest and quietly slipped out through the 

back. 

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In an empty office, I dialed a number. 

“Miss Harper, why the sudden call? Have you reconsidered my offer?” 

“Yes, Spencer, I accept-but I want absolute decision-making authority and veto power.” 

On the other end, I sensed Spencer sit up immediately, his voice earnest and pleased. 

“Agreed to all your terms, Sloane. I’m looking forward to our partnership.” 

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