Chapter 9 - The Rightful Queen
"He doesn't get to speak to you like that," Roman whispered fiercely, looking directly into Claire’s eyes. "Nobody in this city will ever speak to you like that again."
Claire leaned into his touch, her heart swelling with an overwhelming, unshakeable peace. She had spent the first two months of her pregnancy terrified and completely alone, believing Blake’s cruel words that nobody would ever want her.
Now, she was entirely protected by the most powerful man in Boston.
"He isn't worth our time, Roman," Claire replied softly. "Let's just go home."
Roman smiled—a rare, incredibly handsome smile that completely changed the shape of his hardened face.
He didn't care about the gala. He didn't care about the billionaires watching them. He gently wrapped his arm around Claire’s waist, supporting her perfectly as they walked slowly out of the grand ballroom together.
In the months that followed, Blake’s life completely spiraled into absolute ruin. Vanguard Financial fired him immediately to protect their accounts with Roman Veyne. Blacklisted from every major firm in Boston, Blake was forced to move back into a tiny apartment, completely broke and entirely alone.
Roman completely overhauled his life. He stepped back from the dangerous corporate underworld, aggressively transitioning his massive wealth into highly secure, legitimate tech holdings to ensure a safe future for his new family.
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A year later, the grand luxury Boston hotel ballroom was beautifully decorated again.
👉 What final, cinematic image will close the story?
