"To carefully calculate one's words and actions..." The old man echoed Victoria's words, "Yes... these four words, they are also my life's principle. But it's already hard enough to control oneself, let alone trying to control others..."
He looked at Victoria again: "Do you think the current issue with your Foundation is your karma coming back to bite you?"
Victoria was stunned, but answered confidently: "What's happening now is indeed the consequence of what I sowed in the past. My family has done their best for my sake, but they still can't change the situation. But I suppose I'm not willing to give up the last shred of hope..."
"And what if your efforts prove useless?" asked the old man.