Chapter 10 - The Peaceful Garden
In the months that followed, Lorenzo’s criminal empire became virtually untouchable. With the rival cartel destroyed and the traitor removed from his inner circle, he solidified his power, shifting his massive wealth into legitimate, highly secure corporate holdings. He never wore a blinking pearl necklace again.
Anna and Sophie moved into their beautiful new estate.
A year later, the bright, warm sun illuminated the massive, pristine gardens of their new home.
Anna wasn't wearing dirty work trousers anymore. She wore a beautiful, elegant sundress, happily pruning a row of flawless white roses that she grew for her own pleasure, not for a boss.
Little Sophie, now seven years old, was running barefoot across the lush green grass, wearing a bright buttercup-yellow dress. She was laughing loudly, completely free from the fear and danger of the criminal underworld.
Suddenly, a sleek black SUV pulled up to the heavy iron gates.
Lorenzo stepped out, wearing a relaxed suit, carrying a massive, beautifully wrapped birthday present. He wasn't there to conduct business. He was there to celebrate the little girl who had saved his life.
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Sophie ran to the gate, smiling brightly at the powerful man. The nightmare was completely over, proving that true loyalty isn't bought with expensive jewelry—it is earned through the pure, innocent courage of those who refuse to stay silent.
Do you think handing Isabella over to the cartel was enough justice, or did the treacherous fiancée deserve a harsher punishment directly from Lorenzo?
