he fever subsided. When she finally woke, the sun was setting, casting long shadows across the room. A single, war

nd came to her side, placing the back of his hand aga

mind finally clear. Brenda brought a tray of simple, nourishing food. D

to speak. "Dante, thank you. I'm much

icker of displeasure in his dark eyes. "That

"I can't just let this go," she said, her voice quiet but firm as she looked down at her h

, his expressi

the Santana Group as part of my dowry." Chloe's eyes began

id it was suicide from depression. But now... I have my doubts. If Elean

ze hardened. "I wil

g. "This is my fight. I have to do it myself. Dant

being born from the ashes. He was silent for a moment, then gave a si

t "I'll help you." The distinction meant th

'm going back to the Santana Group. I still have a seat on the board, even if it's

ove, I'm going to give

orner of Dante's lips-a look of p

embers and their profiles. And," she added, a new con

k out his phone and sent a se

egiances, their weaknesses, their financial interests. Shortly after, managers from several top luxury bra

wave of profound gratitude. She wasn't fighting this war alone. She final

modating Mrs. Santana. This was a warrior, her eyes sharp, her presence commanding. Her confidence,

reflection, and to the man standing