Chapter 10 - The New Hierarchy
Preston stood up, towering in his tailored tuxedo, but his aura was no longer intimidating. It radiated absolute, unbreakable protection.
“Rosa,” Preston stated, the immense power of his multi-million-dollar empire backing every single word. “You are no longer a housekeeper in this estate. You don't clean floors, and you don't do laundry.”
Rosa’s eyes widened slightly in surprise.
“As of this exact second, you are the Head Estate Manager,” Preston vowed smoothly. “Your salary is quintupled. You answer to absolutely no one but me. And Lucia’s entire college education, whatever she wants to be, is fully paid for by my private trust.”
Rosa gasped softly, covering her mouth with her hand as tears of pure, overwhelming joy filled her eyes. “Thank you, Mr. Preston. Thank you so much.”
“It's the least I can do for the family that saved mine,” Preston smiled, a rare, genuine warmth breaking through his hardened features.
He reached down and gently patted Lucia’s stuffed rabbit.
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The nightmare was finally over. The toxic, murderous parasite was locked in a concrete cell facing decades in federal prison. The mother was healing, the CEO had his empire secure, and the brave little girl who walked barefoot across the marble floors would never have to be afraid in the dark again.
If you were Preston, would you have warned Vanessa before calling the police, or was publicly destroying her in front of the entire city the ultimate, perfect revenge?
