Chapter 11 - Claire Adjusts To Her New High Society Reality
The morning sun cast a brilliant golden glow across the manicured gardens of the sprawling Moretti estate.
Claire stood in her newly assigned master suite overlooking the courtyard, wearing a custom-tailored cashmere robe.
A team of personal stylists and tailors waited respectfully near the door with racks of designer clothing.
“Ms. Moretti, we have preliminary evening wear selections ready for your final inspection,” the head stylist offered politely.
Claire looked at her reflection in the full-length mirror, feeling a strange mixture of empowerment and alienation.
For thirty-nine years, she had fought just to exist in spaces designed for smaller, wealthier, more privileged women.
Now, the empire that had ignored her existence was bowing down to welcome her back as a rightful princess.
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She selected a simple emerald silk dress that honored her curves without hiding the burn scar on her shoulder.
“Keep it elegant, classic, and comfortable,” Claire instructed with a calm authority that commanded instant respect.
