Chapter 16 - Baldric Vows To Protect His Daughter Forevermore
Two weeks passed, and Arianne was discharged from the hospital to recover in a secure penthouse overlooking Central Park.
Baldric sat on the balcony holding a cup of black coffee, watching the autumn leaves drift down through the crisp air.
Arthur Pendelton walked out onto the terrace, holding a thick leather portfolio containing finalized legal settlements.
“The divorce papers have been signed by default, Mr. Vance, and Derek’s assets have been fully transferred to Arianne’s trust,” Arthur reported.
“And Bertha?” Baldric asked without turning around.
“ evicted from the Westchester estate this morning. She’s currently staying in a modest motel in New Jersey,” Arthur smiled.
“Good. Let her experience what it feels like to live on the other side of the tracks for a change,” Baldric said coldly.
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He turned back toward the penthouse, where Arianne and Gideon were laughing together over a jigsaw puzzle.
The nightmare was over, and his family was finally whole again under his unyielding protection.
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