Chapter 10 - A Temporary Peace
Richard brought Thomas back to the penthouse.
The reunion between the old man and his granddaughter was incredibly emotional.
Emily ran into her grandfather's arms, crying tears of joy.
For the first time since Sarah's death, she felt surrounded by a real, complete family.
Richard watched them, a sense of peace settling over him that he hadn't felt in decades.
With Thomas’s support, Victoria’s plan to spark a custody battle was completely destroyed.
Thomas publicly declared his full support for Richard as Emily’s father.
The board of directors had no choice but to back down.
The stock prices of Sterling Enterprises, which had dipped slightly, surged to an all-time high.
The public loved the story of the billionaire who chose family over everything else.
For the next few months, life became beautiful.
Emily began attending a prestigious private school.
She was incredibly smart, quickly catching up to her peers despite her lack of formal education.
Richard spent every weekend with her.
They went to museums, libraries, and parks.
He taught her how to ride a horse on his estate in the countryside.
He listened to her stories about her mother.
They laughed together.
But Richard knew that this peace was fragile.
Victoria was quiet, too quiet.
A woman like her did not accept defeat so easily.
She was waiting.
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Searching for a weakness.
And she would find it in the most unexpected place.
