The collapse became official at dawn.
Blackcrest Consortium filed for restructuring.
Markets stabilized.
Investigations deepened.
Adrian Wolfe vanished from public view.
Ace Charles watched it all unfold without celebration.
Victory wasn't emotional.
It was final.
Fight #331Opponent: Blackcrest ConsortiumResult: Total defeat
In the aftermath, the firm gathered in the conference room.
Jessica stood at the head of the table.
"This," she said, "is what leadership looks like."
Her gaze landed on Ace.
"You didn't just protect the firm," she continued. "You elevated it."
Harvey crossed his arms, smirking. "I hate to say it."
Ace glanced at him.
"But," Harvey continued, "that was beautiful."
Ace inclined his head slightly.
Fight #347Opponent: Harvey Specter's resistanceStatus: Resolved
Later, alone with Katrina and Mike, Ace reviewed the final numbers.
Mike exhaled. "You knew from the start."
Ace nodded. "They were hollow."
Katrina studied him. "You don't improvise, do you?"
Ace met her gaze.
"I adapt," he said. "There's a difference."
Katrina smiled faintly.
That evening, Ace met Evelyn Vale again.
No lawyers.No phones.No war.
Just city lights and quiet air.
"You ended a giant," she said softly.
Ace looked at her.
"I removed a liability."
She smiled. "You don't celebrate."
Ace paused.
"Celebration wastes momentum."
She laughed lightly. "You're terrifying."
Ace met her eyes.
"And you're not afraid."
She stepped closer.
"That's why I'm here."
Fight #361Opponent: Emotional restraintStatus: Weakening
As night fell, Ace reviewed his internal ledger one last time.
Blackcrest was over.
One war concluded.
Many more to come.
The firm was stronger.The city was quieter.The future was aligning.
ACE straightened his jacket and turned toward the skyline.
The wall had been right.
And the world was finally catching up.