After hanging up, Satan stood on the balcony for a while, letting the cold wind blow away the smell of smoke on him. Emily, pregnant, couldn’t stand the smell of smoke. He turned to look at the bedroom, where Emily was still asleep on the large bed. A series of busy events and setbacks had worn her out. Mr. Satan looked at her sleeping face and slightly curled his lips. She was only twenty-six, yet she had already endured a lifetime’s worth of experiences. The father she had longed for over twenty years had become someone else’s husband and father. Her mother’s death, caused by her father’s abandonment, was a burden Emily couldn’t bear. He and Emily were very similar. They were both abandoned by their parents. But their choices were the same. He fought to survive and had grown strong enough for revenge, while Emily had also fought to persist, though her struggles were greater. He had the Norman family, while Emily only had a sick adoptive father and countless troubles. Back in the bedroom, he got into bed quietly. Once his body had warmed up, he wrapped her in his arms. She seemed to have lost weight again. Her arms were thinner, making them appear even more slender. Her chin was more delicate, and there were faint dark circles under her eyes. She was genuinely exhausted. In her sleep, Emily snuggled closer to him, finding a comfortable position in his arms and continuing to sleep. Mr. Satan planted a gentle kiss on her forehead, held her tightly, and then fell asleep himself. Three days wasn’t a long time. Emily slept for an entire day before waking up. When she awoke, it was already afternoon. The room was empty, Mr. Satan must have gone to work. The curtains blocked out all the light to prevent her from being disturbed by the bright sun. Emily lay in bed for a while, finally realizing where she was.This was her favorite place, Hilton Hotel Room 2307. The few months spent here were the happiest times of her twenty-six years. She didn’t have to worry about her adoptive father’s medical bills, Carol’s harassment, Nathan’s indifference, or Sophia’s tuition and living expenses. Here, she was just Emily. She cooked meals, waited for Mr. Satan to come back, and enjoyed every warm night with him. On the small table next to the bed was a bowl of porridge and an egg, still steaming. She got out of bed, went to the bathroom for a thorough wash, and started enjoying her breakfast while watching TV. The news was on. There had been a tsunami somewhere, with the death toll exceeding 100; a place had a shooting, with innocent civilians injured, and then… Emily was stunned. A familiar figure appeared on the screen. The police were placing a seal on the door of the Reed Corporation building, and hundreds of people were gathered in front of the company, holding banners and demanding their wages. Had Reed Corporation become so destitute that they couldn’t even pay their employees? The company was being sealed off? Last month, Nathan was still competing with James Taylor for a shopping center project. How did he fall so quickly? Emily quickly called Olivia. Olivia hesitated, “It’s hard to explain over the phone. Why don’t I come to see you? We can talk in person.” It was already late, and she didn’t know when Mr. Satan would return. Emily said, “Olivia, are you still at the company?” “Yeah,” Olivia replied. “Reporters want to interview Lucas and me. God, they’ve trapped me here, I can’t get out. But it’s okay, I’ll leave through the employee passage later. Lucas is in a worse situation; he might have to stay at the company tonight!” Emily decided, “I’ll come to you. Is the boss there?” “He’s not here right now; he’s in a meeting. I’m in his office.” “Alright, wait for me. I’ll take a cab over.”Olivia sounded worried. “You’re pregnant, isn’t it unsafe for you to come?” Just then, Mr. Satan’s call came through. Emily said, “Olivia, I need to hang up for a moment. I’ll call you back later.” Olivia, understanding, replied, “Alright, go ahead. I’m not in a hurry.” Mr. Satan seemed prepared for a long wait, but was surprised when the call was answered quickly. His voice had a hint of amusement. “You’re awake? Who were you calling just now?” Emily responded, “Olivia. I just saw the news, and it looks like Reed Corporation is in trouble. I was about to go ask Olivia what’s been happening these past few days…” “No need to go,” Mr. Satan said. “I’ll tell you.” His voice was calm and steady, without a trace of emotion. “Nathan borrowed five billion to bid for a piece of land in the east of the city. Unfortunately, he didn’t get it and was left with a huge debt. The company’s assets were liquidated, and Reed Corporation declared bankruptcy. All his properties and cars were seized and auctioned by the bank, including the car he bought for Sophia. Now Nathan is penniless and saddled with millions in debt.” Emily gasped. “Not only that, Carol has been blacklisted.” Carol? Reed’s assets were under Nathan’s name. How did Carol get involved? Mr. Satan answered her question before she could ask, “Because Carol defrauded investors. Those who lost money sued her. To save her son, she became a swindler, deceiving many people. She used the money she swindled to pay off some of Nathan’s debt, avoiding prison for him.”