Chapter 7
"Thank you, Chloe... if you hadn't spoken up and pointed me to that security camera, I might never have known the truth," Ethan said.
"No one deserves to be treated the way she treated your mother, Mr. Sterling, badge or no badge," Chloe answered with quiet dignity.
"Consider your position upgraded to estate manager starting today, along with a triple-tier salary increase," Ethan declared firmly.
Chloe’s eyes widened slightly in surprise before she smiled warmly, accepting the promotion with a respectful nod of her head.
"Thank you, sir; I will ensure this household runs with absolute security and peace from now on," Chloe replied before exiting.
Ethan turned his attention back to the computer monitor, watching the live security feeds cycle through every corner of the property.
The study camera blinked a steady, reassuring green light, proving that transparency and truth had finally reclaimed the mansion.
He leaned back in his leather chair, looking out the large arched window at the manicured American lawns stretching toward the horizon.
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The nightmare was over, and though his heart felt heavy with the wreckage of a broken marriage, his family was safe at last.
He pulled out the old family photograph from his desk drawer, placing it right next to his computer as a reminder of what mattered.
