Chapter 10 - The New Terms
A month later, Elise stood on the balcony of The Marquette Room, holding a glass of real champagne.
She was no longer wearing an apron; she was wearing a custom Chanel suit.
Graham stepped out onto the balcony, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind and resting his chin on her shoulder.
“The Vanguard CEO officially resigned this morning,” Graham murmured, kissing the side of her neck.
Elise smiled, leaning back against his solid chest.
“I saw the news. Your stock is up twenty percent.”
“Our stock,” Graham corrected softly.
He turned her around in his arms, his eyes serious and full of deep, unwavering affection.
“I don’t just want you as my Chief Risk Officer, Elise. I want you as my partner. In everything.”
Elise looked at the man who had seen her true worth when the rest of the world only saw a uniform.
She reached up, her fingers tangling in his dark hair as she pulled him down for a kiss.
“I think I can manage that,” Elise whispered against his lips.
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They stood together above the glittering lights of Manhattan, two brilliant minds who had finally found exactly where they belonged.
How would you imagine Elise and Graham's first joint business venture unfolding after securing Bastion Arc?
