Chapter 10 - A New Empire
One year later.
The harsh fluorescent lights of the downtown clinic had been replaced with warm, welcoming sunshine.
Chloe stood in the lobby of the brand new, state-of-the-art pediatric hospital that bore her mother's name.
Her mother, fully recovered and glowing with health, was currently entertaining little Samira in the playroom.
Chloe smiled, adjusting the massive diamond ring that felt heavy on her left hand.
Strong arms wrapped around her waist from behind, and the familiar scent of expensive cologne and sandalwood enveloped her.
"Are you happy with the new wing, Mrs. Al-Farsi?" Tariq whispered against her ear, kissing her neck.
"It's perfect, Tariq. You've saved so many lives," Chloe replied, leaning back into his embrace.
The ruthless billionaire, feared by the entire financial sector, was now just a hopelessly devoted husband.
He had traded hostile takeovers for building pediatric clinics, entirely driven by the beautiful woman who had once fallen asleep on his shoulder.
"I didn't save them," Tariq said softly, turning her around to look deeply into her eyes.
"You saved me, Chloe. You woke me up."
He kissed her again, a slow, lingering promise of forever.
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The girl who had once had absolutely nothing was now the queen of his empire.
And Tariq Al-Farsi knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that she was the greatest investment he had ever made.
