Chapter 13 - Confrontation with Lisa
Jack steps out of the café, his phone buzzing with a notification. The investment deal with Kevin is finalized, and the funds are transferred. But before he can celebrate, he spots a familiar figure approaching – Lisa.
She's dressed in a sleek black dress, her eyes wide with surprise as she takes in Jack's confident demeanor. "Jack?"
Jack forces a smile, his jaw clenched. "Lisa. Long time no see."
Lisa fidgets, her gaze darting around nervously. "I heard... you bought the internet café? How... how did you manage that?"
Jack crosses his arms, his expression cold. "Why do you care? Last I checked, we weren't exactly on speaking terms."
Lisa bites her lip, looking away. "I just... I wanted to say that I'm sorry. About everything."
Jack's fists tighten. Sorry? After she betrayed him and handed him over to Derek?
[New Mission Unlocked: Maintain composure during emotional confrontations. Reward: Emotional Resilience Lv. 1.]
Jack takes a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm. "Apology accepted. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a business to run."
Lisa steps closer, her eyes glistening. "Jack, please. Can we just talk?"
Jack stares at her for a long moment, then shakes his head. "We have nothing to talk about."
He turns and walks away, feeling the weight of the past lifting off his shoulders. Behind him, Lisa watches, her expression a mix of regret and confusion.
[Mission Progress: Emotional Composure – 50% complete. Time remaining: 3 days.]