Chapter 21 - The Horizon of a New Decade
The golden light of a late September afternoon spilled across the polished oak floors of my penthouse office, painting long, warm strokes across the room where I built my empire. Leo was now six years old, full of bright energy and sharp curiosity, proudly showing off a sprawling Lego tower he had constructed near the window.
Marcus Thorne stood beside my desk, setting down a final dossier regarding the upcoming global expansion of Vance Global Enterprises into sustainable European markets.
"Everything is locked in for the London summit, Madam Chairwoman," Marcus said, a rare smile touching his lips. "The international board voted unanimously this morning. You’ve officially secured the largest green-energy portfolio in the corporate sector."
I looked up from my tablet, feeling a deep, unshakeable sense of calm settle into my chest. The ghosts of the past—Rowan’s bitter betrayal, Jonathan’s hostile raid, and the cold, terrifying night I was cast out into the winter dark—were nothing more than distant memories of a battlefield long since conquered.
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"Thank you, Marcus," I replied warmly. "For everything you’ve done over the years. You weren't just legal counsel; you were a pillar when everything else was crumbling."
Marcus chuckled, adjusting his suit jacket. "You didn't need my strength to survive, Nora. You only needed the space to prove who the real visionary was."
