Chapter 17 - The Promise of the Ring
Dominic walked slowly toward the desk, pulling the heavy signet ring from his right index finger and setting it gently beside Claire's laptop.
“Your father never understood that true power isn't about how many people you can intimidate in a boardroom,” Dominic said, looking directly at Charles.
“It’s about protecting the people who keep the foundation standing when the rest of the world is collapsing,” Dominic added firmly.
Charles backed away slowly toward the exit, realizing that any remaining leverage he possessed had evaporated into thin air.
He turned around and walked out of the office without uttering another word, disappearing into the dark hallway of his former kingdom.
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Claire looked down at the silver ring resting on the wood, tracing her finger along the edge of the black stone crest.
“My mother would have been proud of what you built today,” Dominic whispered, standing close enough for her to feel the warmth of his coat.
