Chapter 7 - The Man Who Walked Away From the Throne
People expected Dominic to rebuild the empire.
He didn't.
He sold everything connected to the criminal organization.
He turned legitimate businesses over to independent management.
He used his money to fund hospitals.
Scholarships.
Community centers.
And a program helping families escape organized crime.
I stayed beside him.
Not as his employee.
As his partner.
He proposed six months later.
No grand ballroom.
No orchestra.
Just the kitchen.
He cooked.
Terribly.
Then he dropped to one knee.
“Marry me.”
I laughed.
“You burned dinner.”
“I know.”
“You're terrible at cooking.”
“I know.”
“You're still dangerous.”
“I am trying not to be.”
I cried.
“Yes.”
He kissed me.
Then my father walked in.
“About time.”
May you like
Dominic laughed.
The family we never thought we'd have began.
