Chapter 31 — Seventy-Eight Billion And The President Has No Heir

Duyen said she once handed over documents to a shell company according to Quoc Tai's instructions.

She didn't know it was embezzled money, she just thought she was getting a commission. But in the old email there was an attachment sent by mistake: account list, transfer date and signer's name.

“Why did you keep it?” I asked.

"Because the first time you asked, I lied. I'm afraid you'll use it against me later."

“Are you not afraid now?”

"Afraid. But if I don't say anything, you'll think I only know how to steal from others."

Duyen handed over the file to the police. Her testimony connecting the family loan to Quoc Tai's network was enough to expand the investigation.

Mrs. Thuan knew about it and did not scold her daughter. She instructed:

"You did wrong. But this time you stopped at the right time."

The trial lasted many months. Khai was convicted of embezzlement, falsifying documents and manipulating executive power. Quoc Tai received a heavier sentence for using an employee's electronic signature. Minh Chau was fined for hiding data, but was considered acquitted thanks to his cooperation in the investigation.

When I heard the verdict, I didn't feel happy. I just see an empty space just returned.

Vu asked:

“What do you want to do after today?”

“I want to take a week off.”

“The corporation can live without you for a week.”

“You can live without me longer.”

"I know."

He said that very calmly. I don't understand why it makes me feel relieved.

In Da Nang, Bep Khang opens on a day with sea breeze. Khang cooked braised fish according to my mother's recipe, adding a plate of boiled vegetables for Mrs. Thuan. I'm in charge of the books, but don't interfere in the kitchen.

Vu arrived without notice. He sat in the corner, finished his meal, then wrote a review: "On time, hot, unobtrusive."

Khang looked at the paper.

"You're the president, but you're being judged like a difficult guest."

“I'm learning how to be a guest.”

We laugh. No one mentioned the lottery ticket, but I knew it brought three strangers to the same table.

On the last day of the vacation, Vu asked me if I wanted to keep the shares or transfer part of them to the employee fund.

I moved part. There's enough left over that I'll never have to lie about being poor again.