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Her legal team is fierce. I asked how she afforded them.
She said they were pro bono, wanting the case's publicity.
Nathan can return some houses, cars, and luxuries, but his lavish spending leaves him short.
He's now facing the consequences of his actions. If he can't pay, there will be more punishment waiting for him.
Emily's final gift to him: handcuffs and a jail cell.
Netizens are thrilled and cheer for this.
Emily thinks Nathan's stuff is bad luck, so she sells it. Then she offers me $500 million as an apology.
I refuse.
"The $8 million is enough. Your family's bankrupt—pay your debts or start a small business. Work hard. Bring your parents back soon. It's tough for them abroad..."
My response surprises her, but not entirely.
I love Mr. and Mrs. Harper dearly.
She accepts."Fine, I'll borrow it."
She posted a screenshot to her" His True Heart" group.
"He gave me back the $500 million."
The chat erupts.
"Wow, Emily, you played a game and actually tested true and false hearts!"
"$500 million! Where'd you find such a great guy? Were you blind to let him go?"
"James suffered so much—you really owe him. Don't trick him again."
The group name," His True Heart", stung her eyes.
Can deception really earn true love?
Days later, Emily confesses she faked bankruptcy to test me and Nathan.
I'm surprised, but it's good news.
Mr.and Mrs. Harper are fine, Nathan's exposed, and Lily has her mom's love again.
I ask about the bet's prize.
"A diamond ring, worth over $5 million."
"I helped you win. Give it to me."
She's relieved I'm not mad and smiles brightly.
"Of course, honey."
She says it so naturally.
Noticing my bare wrist, she drags me to the mall that afternoon.
She spends a lot of money on jewelry, clothes, and bags for me. I accept everything and act all flattering, just like Nathan used to.
She spends joyfully.
I look amazing in a tailored suit, all dressed up in luxury.
Emily posts photos online and netizens approve.
"That's more like it. Keep compensating your husband and daughter like this, and d we'll be watching."
We spend days at Disneyland watching fireworks, crafting flower crowns in Savannah, or eating coconut chicken in Miami.
Our happiness is visible.
Netizens ease up.
As Harper Inc.'s reputation recovers and stock rises, I relax.
I call Mr. Harper.
The day the bet ends, I get the diamond ring and join Emily's friends'group chat.
Wearing the ring, I visited the man Emily originally planned to give it to.
Nathan, pale and haggard, has a forehead scar.
I speak first." Did you know Emily faked bankruptcy? Just to test loyalty..."
He freezes, then gets really angry.
"What? She faked it? Impossible. Her friends cut her off. I checked—her company even has a new boss!"
"She hired him."
Nathan shakes his head, reeling.
Seeing me decked in designer gear, he knows I'm the victor.
"You passed the test? You'd pay her debts? You're such a lucky fool."
I smile, changing topics." You're not incapable. Hard work could've given you a good life. At least, not jail. Women are unreliable—they only love themselves..."
