CHAPTER 322 The soft hum of Luca’s engine echoed down the long, paved driveway of his estate as the gates slowly closed behind him. The sleek black car came to a quiet stop near the entrance of their home and he parked in the drive way. Taking a deep brethe he stepped down from the car Inside, Sara had been awake, waiting for him. Luca stepped in and the door clicked shut behind him, and the silence stretched for a moment before he heard her footsteps from the hallway. Once she heard the click of the door that was evidence that Luca was home. She appeared barefoot in her silk robe with her arms crossed tightly as she stared blankly at him. “Luca…” Her voice cracked. “You’re late. I was worried as hell trying to wait up and also trying to get you on the phone” He walked toward her, reached out, and cupped her face gently. “I’m here now no need to worry anymore” But she didn’t smile. Her expression remained tight, she was not angry, but worn out, as if a thousand thoughts battled

CHAPTER Back at home, Sara began to recover. She didn’t know the full extent of what Luca was doing, but she could feel it, the way he worked in silence, how he moved with a purpose that made her believe maybe, just maybe, things weren’t over yet. She choose to believe that it wasn't over yet. Knowing Luca she knew it was just the calm before the storm. One night, Luca approached slowly with his hands tucked into his pockets, "Sara," he called gently. "I need to talk to you." She turned to him, "What is it, Luca? Is everything okay?" He took a breath. "I know what they did to you… how they humiliated you, took everything you worked for, and made you feel small in a company you helped build with your own hands." Sara’s face tightened. "Luca… you don’t have to bring that up. It’s done now. I’ve already accepted it." He shook his head. "No, you haven’t. And you shouldn’t have to." He pulled a brown envelope from his jacket and set it on the table between them. "Because it’s not ove

CHAPTER “Don’t start the martyr act,” Jacob muttered. “It’s old. You didn’t belong in a boardroom to begin with. You were never ruthless enough. You think it's about sitting and working all nights? Come on Sara that isn't it. There is is reason why your mother picked us three times head the company and not you.” “Yeah,” Ivy chimed. “You were all heart and hope and hard work. That doesn’t win in this world. We did what needed to be done and look where we are right now.” “You did what was convenient,” Sara corrected. “You didn’t remove me because I failed. You removed me because I didn’t let you cheat. Because I said no when you wanted to gamble on a legacy of luxury. In a family where things are working the right way you will never be allowed in a board room. That's an insult to other board members who I know worked their asses off for this” Rose snorted. “You think you’re the hero in this story? Please. You’re lucky we even let you walk out quietly instead of suing you for the

EPILOGUE FIVE YEARS LATER“Daddy!” A young boy of around four screamed as soon as he saw Luca.Luca crouched down and pulled him into a hug before planting a kiss on his cheek. “Where's your mama?” he asked, holding his son's hand as they walked into the gently manicured lawn.When he arrived, he found Sara with their newborn. The cool evening breeze grazed their skin, with different shadows lurking at every nook and corner, on standby in case anything happened.Luca joined Sara on the plush couch in the lawn. Narrowing his eyes, he looked around and saw he was surrounded by the people he loved the most. Sara sat beside him, cradling their newborn in her arms, while their son, Alessandro, picked up his building blocks from the floor, preparing to arrange them.Luca reached for his wife’s shoulders, pulling her close. “I’m so grateful for this—the family we have built together,” he admitted with a soft smile.Sara nodded, flashing him a smile in return. “Me too, baby.” She leaned in