Chapter 10 - THE NEW HORIZON
Outside, the cool night air of New York City felt like a baptism, washing away the stench of the wedding.
A black sedan was waiting at the curb, its engine purring softly, a stark contrast to the chaos inside the hall.
Elena stepped into the car, her burgundy two-piece set catching the reflection of the city's neon lights on the glass.
The driver, a man in a sharp grey suit, opened the door for her with a respectful, professional, and silent bow.
"Everything is secured, ma'am," the driver said, pulling away from the curb before the sirens of the police could arrive.
Elena looked out the back window, watching the wedding venue disappear, a fading light in the vast, sprawling city dark.
"Is the bank transfer complete?" she asked, her voice calm, the adrenaline finally settling into a focused, sharp edge.
"Every cent is in the new accounts. The offshore shell companies were dissolved minutes ago," the driver confirmed.
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She leaned back, resting her head against the cool leather seat, feeling the weight of the day finally start to lift.
She was pregnant, she was powerful, and for the first time in years, she was entirely and completely free.
