Chapter 12 - The Family That Had Been Built on Secrets Finally Learned How to Speak the TruthYears passed.
Lucas built his own company.
Adrian became a legitimate investor.
I became a doctor.
We opened a foundation for families affected by organized crime.
The money from the Crown funded it.
Victims received support.
Children received scholarships.
Hospitals received grants.
The legacy changed.
One afternoon, Lucas asked:
“Do you think Dad would be proud?”
“Yes.”
“Even of me?”
“Especially you.”
He smiled.
“I used to hate you.”
“I know.”
“Now?”
“You're stuck with me.”
He laughed.
The old rivalry became affection.
Our lives became ordinary.
Beautifully ordinary.
Then Adrian proposed again.
“Again?”
“I want to renew the vow.”
“Why?”
“Because I promised you once.”
“What are you promising now?”
“That I will never let power become more important than family.”
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I smiled.
“I'll take that.”
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