Chapter 10 - The New Dynasty
One year later.
The grand ballroom of the Morty estate was filled with the soft strains of classical string music and the laughter of children. It was Lily’s eighth birthday, and the room was packed with friends, schoolmates, and loyal associates of the Morty empire.
Sarah stood near the grand staircase, wearing an emerald silk gown that took everyone's breath away. In her arms, one-year-old Leo was laughing, clapping his tiny hands as Lily blew out the candles on a magnificent three-tiered cake.
Julian walked up behind her, wrapping his arms securely around her waist, resting his chin gently on her shoulder.
"You look stunning," Julian whispered against her ear.
"And you look entirely too relaxed for a man who controls half of Chicago," Sarah teased softly, leaning back into his embrace.
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"I have the best Chief Strategic Officer in the city managing my life," Julian smiled, turning her gently in his arms.
Across the room, Lily ran over, grabbing both of their hands and pulling them toward the dance floor. Sarah looked down at her daughter’s beaming smile, then up at Julian’s fierce, unwavering eyes.
