For the next two hours—you’re my wife! He said to the cleaner, taking her on a bet for the deal, but when she spoke—the room went silent…

They look happy and relaxed. Helen is now the HR director in Alexander’s company, having made a dizzying career in a short time. But today they are here not for work.

A tall man in an expensive suit approaches their table. It’s Michael Davis, the same friend of Alexander with whom the memorable bet began. Hello, newlyweds! He greets them.

How’s the honeymoon? Excellent, Alexander smiles. Join us? With pleasure, Michael sits at the table. So, Helen, now that you’re officially part of our company, can I learn what you think about that memorable bet? Helen laughs.

I think you were right, Michael. Without luck and connections in our world, it’s hard to achieve success. But Alexander was right too.

Personal qualities, character, intelligence are no less important. And what about our bet? Michael pretends to be indignant. Who won after all? Alexander takes Helen’s hand in his.

We both did. I understood that success is not only personal merits but also opportunities life gives you. And Helen proved that if you give a person a chance, they can completely change their destiny.

And one more important lesson, adds Helen. You never know where the decisive turn in your life will come from. Sometimes one person who believes in you is enough for everything to change.

Let’s drink to that, Michael raises his glass. To unexpected twists of fate and people who believe in us. They clink glasses.

The sun slowly sets, bathing the terrace in golden light. At this moment, they all—former deputy secretary’s son Alexander, successful lawyer Michael, and former cleaner Helen—are absolutely equal. Just people who have found their place in a complex and sometimes unfair, but still amazing world.

And from the open restaurant doors comes a soft melody, the same one under which Alexander and Helen danced at their wedding a week ago. A wedding where among the guests were Helen’s former cleaning colleagues, Alexander’s business partners, and even George Cooper, who gave the most touching toast. «You know,» Alexander says, leaning toward Helen, «I think I would have noticed you anyway.

Even without that bet.» Maybe, she smiles. But admit, without the scandal, it wouldn’t have been so interesting.

They laugh, recalling how it all began. How one chance meeting, one bet, one bold decision changed both their lives forever. And who knows how many such stories happen every day in this huge, unpredictable world.

How many people pass by each other, not noticing, not guessing that their fates could intertwine in the most amazing way. Perhaps we just need to be more attentive to those around us. And then the world will become a bit fairer and kinder.

Meanwhile, Alexander and Helen enjoy the moment, confident that their story is just beginning.