Chapter 14 - The Proposal
Natalie gasped, her breath catching in her throat as Grayson slowly sank onto one knee right beside her desk.
He clicked open the velvet box, revealing a breathtaking cushion-cut heirloom diamond ring that had belonged to his late mother.
"Natalie, when my father died, I thought my life was completely ruined," Grayson said, looking up into her eyes with pure, unshakeable devotion. "Then Elliot tried to tear us apart, but your courage brought me back from the dark. You gave me a son, you gave me a true purpose, and you taught me what real love actually means. Will you marry me?"
Tears of absolute joy overflowed down Natalie’s cheeks. She didn't hesitate for even a fraction of a second.
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"Yes! Yes, Grayson, a thousand times yes!" she cried out, throwing her arms around his neck as he slid the ring perfectly onto her finger.
Grayson lifted her up into his arms, spinning her around in his bright executive office while the golden afternoon sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the city they had conquered together.
