Myra sat in the aftermath of Sebastian's harsh words, her face pale, her pride shattered. Anger, humiliation, and guilt warred within her as she lashed out, her voice trembling. "So, what am I supposed to do? They're both my daughters! Am I supposed to let Kayla die?" It was a question with no answer.

Sebastian opened his mouth to speak, but Dexter cut him off with a sharp glare. "Can't you see your mother is already unwell? Stop adding to her stress!"

"Dad, I don't mean to upset her, but the company—"

"The company is your responsibility now," Dexter interrupted firmly. "Handle it. I have things to take care of."

Sebastian lowered his head, hiding his frustration. "Understood. Mom, take care of yourself. I'm going back to the office."

Myra reached for Dexter's hand as Sebastian left, her eyes brimming with tears. "Darling, am I such a failure as a mother? My daughters resent me, my son has grown cold, and nothing I've done feels right."

Dexter squeezed her hand gently, his tone softening. "You're not a failure. You're compassionate. That's not a flaw."

Myra's tears fell freely as she shook her head. "No, I am a failure. I failed Felicia, I failed Kayla, and now, even Sebastian..."

But her despair gave way to determination as she thought of Kayla. She straightened, pushing Dexter toward the door. "Go. Do whatever it takes to get Kayla out of this mess. It's the last thing I can do for her as her mother." Dexter hesitated. "And after she's out?"

Myra closed her eyes, her voice wavering but resolute. "Afterward… she's no longer our concern. I'll do my duty as her mother one last time and let her go—forever."

Dexter spent the next several days frantically working, pulling every string he could. He started with Laurence, but Laurence refused to help and dismissed him. Undeterred, Dexter swallowed his pride and approached his influential friends. His persistence finally paid off.

Two weeks later, Mina, the victim's widow, signed a Letter of Agreement. She publicly declared an understanding with the Fuller family and would not pursue further charges.

Shawn, however, was less fortunate. Arrested after a brutal beating that left him with missing toes, he confessed to all crimes during interrogation. He claimed sole responsibility for Ruben's murder and the disposal of the evidence.

The video evidence, though incriminating, showed Shawn acting alone, leaving little room to implicate Kayla directly. In the end, Kayla was declared legally insane. A psychological evaluation deemed her unfit to be held responsible for her actions, citing emotional instability on the day of the incident. She was released on bail and sent to a sanatorium.

Dexter and Myra felt a measure of relief that their daughter had avoided prison, but it was short-lived. Public outrage was immense. The shares of Fuller Group plummeted. Furthermore, Shawn's confession fueled suspicions that the Fuller family had paid him off. His injuries raised further questions: How could a man so badly beaten confess so clearly? Kayla's insanity plea was even less convincing; to the public, it was a transparent attempt to shield her from justice.

The fallout was devastating. Deals were canceled. Fuller brands faced boycotts. Their website was hacked, the words "A life for a life" scrawled in bloody red across the homepage. Company morale plummeted. Top executives were poached, and confidential information leaked to competitors, who exploited the Fuller family's vulnerability. In just two weeks, Fuller Group went from an untouchable giant to a sinking ship, hemorrhaging resources. Dexter felt the crushing weight of loss, betrayal, and the crumbling foundation of his empire. The once-mighty Fuller family was a house of cards, teetering on the brink of collapse.