CHAPTER 10
Five months later, the bright spring sun shone down over the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan, illuminating the pristine gardens of the Moretti estate.
The estate grounds were decorated with white roses, golden ribbons, and crystal decorations for the grand celebration of our baby boy's arrival.
I stood on the stone terrace wearing an elegant ivory silk gown that flowed gracefully over my restored figure, holding six-week-old Matteo Moretti in my arms.
Matteo was a perfect, healthy baby boy with dark hair, sharp blue eyes, and a quiet demeanor that mirrored his father’s calm presence.
Beside us stood my brother Danny, fully cleared of his debts and working as an executive manager at one of Leo's legitimate shipping firms.
Leo walked out onto the terrace wearing a impeccably tailored navy suit, sliding his arm around my waist and leaning down to kiss our son's soft forehead.
"The guests have all arrived, my love," Leo murmured gently into my ear, his hand resting lovingly over mine on Matteo's blanket.
Across the garden, hundreds of Chicago's most prominent figures—business leaders, politicians, and loyal syndicate families—gathered to pay their respects to the new heir.
I looked out over the crowd, spotting Bradley Hayes working as a low-level catering coordinator near the bar, looking pale, defeated, and completely humbled.
He caught my eye for a brief second, bowing his head in total respect before quickly scurrying away to fulfill his duties without uttering a single word.
I smiled softly, nestling closer against Leo's warm chest as our baby cooed peacefully under the bright, warm sky.
"We built a good life here, Leo," I whispered, looking up into the eyes of the man who had protected me, cherished me, and given me a true family.
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"This is only the beginning, my queen," Leo promised softly, kissing my lips with absolute devotion as the crowd cheered for the Moretti family below.
And as the spring breeze swept across the lake, I knew that our future was forever secure, victorious, blessed, and bound by an unbreakable love that no power on earth could ever tear apart.
