Chapter 16 - THE PENTHOUSE ENCOUNTER
By evening, Arthur arranged for a quiet, private dinner in his penthouse overlooking the shimmering lake.
Chloe sat across from him, eating her meal with quiet grace and absolute composure.
"The Sterling family has officially filed for bankruptcy protection, Chloe. They have nothing left," Arthur noted.
"Good. Let them experience a fraction of the cold despair they forced upon me," Chloe responded evenly.
"What are your plans for tomorrow? The board wants you to take over as full CEO in New York," Arthur asked.
Chloe looked down at her ring finger, where the wedding band Julian had given her now rested in a glass jar.
She picked up the jar, walking over to the balcony and tossing it out into the dark abyss below.
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"I'm ready, Dad. Let's go build an empire that no one can ever touch again," Chloe declared firmly.
The city lights twinkled like distant stars, welcoming the true queen back to her throne.
