Chapter 9 - Coming HomeThree weeks later, the estate gates opened again.
But this time, Elena returned as the sole legal owner.
She stepped from the armored SUV and looked toward the balcony.
For a moment, she couldn't breathe.
That was where she had almost died.
Julian gently took her hand.
"You don't have to be afraid of this place anymore."
Elena looked at him.
"I'm not afraid."
She looked back at the balcony.
"I'm angry."
And for the first time, she smiled.
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The mansion no longer belonged to the people who had poisoned it with greed.
It belonged to the future.
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Chapter 12 - JusticeThe jury didn't need long.
Chapter 13 - Reclaiming the EmpireElena returned to the company headquarters.
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