The morning sun warmed the back of my neck as I arranged the lilies against the cold granite. Their sweet scent mixed with the earthy smell of recent rain - just like the morning of her funeral.
*"She can finally rest in peace."* My whisper carried on the breeze as I traced her engraved name.
*"I smiled through my tears."* This time, the smile reached my eyes.
The evidence had been undeniable:
- Victor Lee's life sentence
- Liu Chen's execution order
- Maya's 25 years without parole
A shadow fell across the grave. CEO Li stood beside me, holding two paper cups of steaming tea. He placed one beside the headstone.
*"For her,"* he said simply.
We drank in silence for a moment before he spoke again. *"The board voted unanimously this morning. The 'Erebus' project is officially terminated. All assets seized."*
I let out a breath I didn't know I'd been holding.
*"The war was over. And this time - finally, completely - justice stayed served."*
**CEO Li's Final Words (Respectful bow):**
*"Rest well, Nightshade."*
.....THE END....
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