Chapter 10 - Damian Offers Elena Sanctuary In The Estate’s West Wing
Later that evening, as the Chicago skyline lit up with golden neon, a knock echoed softly against the door of Elena’s room.
She opened it to find Damian Reyes standing in the hallway, looking solemn yet approachable in his shirtsleeves.
“Mr. Reyes… thank you for the papers. I don’t even know how to begin repaying you for what you’ve done,” Elena said softly.
“You don’t owe me anything, Elena. You work hard, and you deserve to live without looking over your shoulder,” Damian answered.
He stepped aside slightly, gesturing down the long, carpeted hallway toward the grand staircase leading to the upper levels.
“The staff quarters are adequate, but the west wing guest suites are currently vacant and significantly more secure,” Damian noted.
“Oh, I couldn't possibly move into the main wing! I’m just a maid,” Elena protested, flushing with sudden embarrassment.
“In this house, my staff are my family. And family stays where they are protected from predators,” Damian commanded gently.
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Elena looked into his steady eyes, seeing a depth of honor and integrity that the outside world rarely attributed to a mafia boss.
“Thank you, Mr. Reyes. I accept,” she whispered, feeling like a true human being for the first time in years.
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