Chapter 3: The Truth Beneath the Glass

Security arrived late, unsure whether to act or retreat.
The manager stood pale, trembling between authority and fear.
But the billionaire was already walking toward the exit.
Still holding his daughter.
The employee slowly stood up behind them, stunned.
Before leaving, the little girl reached out toward the employee.
“Thank you…”
The employee froze, then gave a small, fragile smile.
“You’re safe now.”
Outside the store, sunlight hit the marble steps.
But the billionaire didn’t stop walking.
His assistant rushed toward him.
“Sir, the board meeting—”
“Cancel it,” he said immediately.
No hesitation.
The assistant paused.
“Everything?”
He looked down at his daughter.
“Everything can wait.”
A beat.
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Then, quietly:
“My daughter couldn’t.”