Chapter 15 - Crowned in Total Peace
Two years after that unforgettable birthday party, the warm morning sun shone brightly over the private oceanfront terrace of the Sterling estate.
Six-year-old Noah ran joyfully across the green grass, his chestnut curls catching the sea breeze as he played fetch with his new golden retriever puppy.
Ethan stood on the terrace wearing a relaxed dark suit, his arm wrapped affectionately around Elena, who looked breathtaking in an elegant dark green silk dress.
They were no longer master and employee. Through shared hardship, unwavering loyalty, and deep mutual respect, Elena had become Ethan’s equal partner, his trusted confidante, and the true mother figure in Noah's life.
"Daddy! Elena! Come play!" Noah called out happily, waving his tiny hand from the lawn.
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Ethan smiled softly, leaning down to kiss Elena tenderly on the temple. The betrayal was behind them, the traitors were serving their time in prison, and their family was finally whole, safe, and protected forever.
Do you think Ethan was right to let his brother go to prison for thirty years without showing leniency, or should he have given him a second chance for the sake of family bloodlines? What would you have done if you were in Ethan's position?
