Chapter 20 - A Peaceful Morning Dawns Across the Calder Estate
Three weeks later, peace and warmth finally filled every corner of the magnificent Connecticut estate.
The Hart syndicate had been completely dismantled, its corrupt assets absorbed and redistributed under Roman’s direct authority.
Evelyn and her disgraced father were facing federal conspiracy charges with no hope of bail or escape.
Inside the bright, sunlit kitchen, the morning air smelled of freshly brewed coffee, pancakes, and sweet vanilla.
Little Lily sat at the marble island eating blueberries while chatting happily with the new, respectful kitchen staff.
Rachel stood by the window, wearing a soft pastel dress instead of her old stiff maid’s uniform.
Roman walked into the kitchen, his sharp expression softening instantly as he looked across the room at them.
He walked up behind Rachel, wrapping his arms gently around her waist and resting his chin softly on her shoulder.
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“Good morning, beautiful,” Roman murmured, pressing a gentle kiss against her temple as she smiled warmly in his arms.
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