Chapter 14 - The Elevation

One week later, peace had fully returned to the Falcone estate. The grand ballroom had been cleaned, the broken glass swept away, and the heavy security presence reduced.
Willow stood in the grand foyer, wearing her civilian clothes—a simple, elegant emerald-green dress that perfectly complemented her auburn-red hair. She held a small leather suitcase, preparing to leave the estate. She had done her job, saved the family, and assumed it was time to move on to a new life with the generous reward Uncle August had given her.
As she reached for the heavy brass door handle, a strong hand gently caught her wrist.
She turned to see Casper Falcone standing there, looking breath-takingly handsome in a casual black button-down shirt. His dark eyes held a warmth she had never seen before.
"Where do you think you're going?" Casper asked softly, his thumb gently grazing her pulse.
"My job is done, Casper," Willow smiled gently. "The house is safe. You don't need a maid anymore."
Casper took the suitcase from her hand and set it on the floor. He stepped closer, closing the distance between them until she could feel the heat radiating from his chest.
"I told you on the altar, Willow. You are no longer a maid in this house," Casper murmured, his voice thick with emotion. "You are the woman who stood in front of a bullet for me. You are the woman who outsmarted my enemies. You are the only person in this world I trust implicitly."
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a stunning, flawless diamond ring—not the gaudy one he had given Cordelia, but an elegant, timeless vintage piece that belonged to his late mother.
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"I don't need a maid," Casper whispered, looking deeply into her eyes. "I need a queen. I need my partner."
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