Chapter 28 - THE RECOVERY
Two weeks later, warm sunlight filled the private corner suite at the hospital.
Emily lay in the elevated hospital bed, her shoulder bandaged, looking vastly healthier as color returned to her cheeks.
Julian sat in a chair beside her bed, peeling an orange with a small silver knife.
"You know," Emily joked weakly, a faint smile gracing her lips, "the last time orange juice was involved around you, things went terribly wrong."
Julian laughed softly, placing a slice of orange on a small plate beside her.
"I promise you this juice isn't poisoned," Julian said, his eyes full of warmth.
"How are things at the company?" she asked, leaning her head back against the soft pillows.
"Harrison and Arthur are both facing federal treason charges," Julian reported. "The board unanimously voted to restore your father's rightful shares."
"So... I'm officially a shareholder now?" Emily smiled gently.
"You're the co-owner of Vance Global," Julian corrected, holding her uninjured hand tightly. "If you'll accept it."
Emily looked down at their joined hands, feeling a deep, quiet happiness she hadn't felt in years.
"I accept," she whispered. "On one condition."
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"Anything," Julian promised immediately.
"No more maids, no more secrets," she said, looking deeply into his eyes.
