Chapter 22

The collapse of the Sinclair Corporation happened faster than anyone could have imagined. Under Greer Enterprise's precise and continuous pressure, as well as a series of his own decision-making errors, Rowan not only lost control of the corporation but also had to declare personal bankruptcy. The once infinitely glorious crown prince of Harborcrest now rents a shabby apartment, surviving by selling off his former collections. He spent his days in the company of alcohol, his gaze vacant and his spirit broken. On the other hand, Lia's fate was even more miserable. With multiple charges firmly established—including but not limited to colluding with kidnappers, massive fraud, document forgery, and defamatory framing—she was sentenced to a heavy prison term. However, during the trial, her mental state deteriorated sharply. She often rambled nonsensically, sometimes laughing hysterically, other times weeping bitterly. After getting psychiatric evaluation, she was found to have severe