"I’ll Give You $100M If You Open The Safe,” The Millionaire Laughed — Until The Poor Boy Shocked Him
Chapter 34
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"What did you gain?""I gained my humanity back. I gained the respect of my employees. I gained purpose. And I gained a friend who constantly teaches me how to be a better person."Emeka smiled. "I also gained important things.""Like what?""I learned that justice sometimes does exist. I learned that people can change if they really want to. And I learned that my voice matters, even when I'm the smallest in the room.""Your voice always mattered, Emeka. I was just too arrogant to listen to it at first."They remained in comfortable silence for a moment, looking out the window at the city stretching below."Chief Obinna," Emeka broke the silence."Yes?""There's something I never asked you.""What thing?""What would have happened if I hadn't been able to open the safe? Would you really have humiliated me more?"Chief Obinna sighed deeply. "Honestly, I don't know. The man I was at that moment probably would have. But I'm glad I didn't have to find out. Because by losing that bet, I gained the opportunity to become someone better.""Everyone deserves second chances," Emeka said with wisdom that belied his eleven years."Yes. And thank you for giving me mine."