Despite her success, the memory of Lady Diana's cruelty lingered. Emily knew she would have to face her sooner or later.
One day, while attending a charity event, Emily saw Lady Diana across the room. Diana's haughty demeanor hadn't changed, but Emily was different now. She was no longer the scared girl who had been bullied.
Emily approached Diana, who looked surprised to see her.
"Emily? What are you doing here?" Diana asked, her tone condescending.
"I own HopeWell," Emily replied calmly. "We're one of the sponsors for this event."
Diana's eyes widened in shock. "HopeWell? The health and wellness company? That's... impressive."
Emily smiled. "Thank you. It's been a lot of hard work."
Diana's face softened slightly. "I... I had no idea. Congratulations."
Emily nodded. "Thank you, Diana. I hope you're doing well."
As she walked away, Emily felt a sense of closure. She had faced her past and come out stronger. Her journey was far from over, but she was ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.
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