Chapter 11 - The Clean Break
Julian is dragged down the long carpeted hallway toward the private elevator, his hysterical screams fading into the quiet night air.
The penthouse returns to a profound, peaceful silence.
Vincent turns to Lena, looking down at her bruised arm and pale face. "My medical team is waiting downstairs. They will treat your injuries immediately."
"Thank you, Vincent," Lena whispers, letting out a deep breath she feels like she's been holding for years. "You kept your promise."
"The Moretti family always honors its debts," Vincent replies, pulling a soft cashmere coat from his bodyguard and gently placing it over her bruised shoulders. "This apartment is sealed as a crime scene. Where do you wish to go?"
Lena looks out over the glittering city skyline through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
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"Somewhere far away from him," she says softly. "Somewhere I can finally breathe."
👉 What life-changing offer does Vincent make to Lena before she leaves the building?
