Chapter 10 - The Ledger of Forever
Six months later, the Cobalt Lounge reopened under entirely new management—completely legitimate, heavily audited, and free of criminal taint.
The media called it a corporate miracle.
The underworld whispered about the ruthless mafia boss who had finally met his match in a quiet, unassuming accountant.
Inside the penthouse office overlooking the glittering bay, Norah sat behind a massive mahogany desk.
She wasn't wearing a cheap polyester blazer anymore.
She wore a tailored silk blouse, a gold diamond pendant resting against her collarbone, and a platinum band sparkling on her left ring finger.
The door opened without knocking.
Dominic walked in, carrying 2 cups of coffee.
He set 1 down on her desk, leaned over, and pressed a warm kiss to the back of her neck.
“How are the quarterly projections, Mrs. Gallow?” Dominic murmured against her skin.
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Norah turned in her executive chair, wrapping her arms around his neck and looking up into the dark, devoted eyes of the man who had claimed her soul.
“Balanced,” Norah smiled, pulling him down for a kiss. “To the very last penny.”
