Chapter 7 - Claire Became the Boss Everyone Feared—Until Dominic Publicly Called Her the Love of His LifeA year later, Claire was one of the most powerful women in transportation.
Her company controlled terminals across the East Coast.
She owned the majority stake in Vale Maritime.
She had rebuilt the reputation.
And Dominic was no longer feared for the same reasons.
He became known for the work he did rebuilding legitimate operations.
But one problem remained.
Their marriage.
They were still legally married.
Neither had filed for divorce.
One evening, at a public charity gala, a reporter asked Dominic,
“Mr. Vale, are you and Mrs. Vale still together?”
Dominic looked at Claire.
She was standing across the room.
He walked toward her.
Then took her hand.
“She is my wife.”
The reporter asked,
“Even after everything?”
Dominic smiled.
“Especially after everything.”
The room went silent.
Claire looked at him.
“You didn't have to.”
“I know.”
“Why did you?”
“Because I spent too long pretending you didn't matter.”
He kissed her hand.
“And I won't do it again.”
Claire's eyes filled with tears.
That night, they went home together.
Not to the old mansion.
To a smaller house.
The first one they had ever bought together.
For the first time, Dominic slept beside her.
Neither spoke.
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He reached for her hand.
She let him.
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