Chapter 13 - The New Coalition
Julian blinked in surprise. "What do you mean?"
"Your mother was corrupt, but you are a brilliant executive," Valerie said, her tone business-like yet warm. "My grandfather's will named you as the secondary managing director under Rose's supervision. He trusted your father, and he saw potential in you."
She held out her hand to him.
"I need someone I can trust to help me clean up the company and redirect our profits toward charity foundations for working-class families—like the one my mother died in."
Julian looked at her extended hand, a wave of profound relief washing over his face. He shook her hand firmly.
"I would be honored, Valerie."
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Around them, the gala resumed, but the dynamic of the city's power structure had shifted forever. The maid who had arrived in silence was now the most powerful woman in the room.
👉 What happened when Valerie visited Miranda in prison three months later?
