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Moments later, Lucas receives a call revealing the truth: Anna\u2019s severance package totals $3.8 million. Shocked, both he and his father realize the magnitude of their mistake. They rush to reverse the situation, but Anna stands firm, reminding Lucas he had only seconds to choose\u2014and he chose wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their desperate attempts to reconcile, Anna refuses. She recognizes that love cannot suddenly appear when money is involved, and that she deserves more than conditional support. Leaving everything behind, including the life they built together, she walks away not with bitterness, but with clarity and self-respect.<\/p>\n<p>Six months later, Anna is thriving in Chicago, having used her severance to start her own business. When Lucas reaches out with regret, she simply blocks him. 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