Chapter 9 - The Empire Claire Built Became Their Legacy—But Dominic Still Had One Question LeftThree years later, Claire stood in front of the company's new headquarters.
Her name was on the building.
Not Dominic's.
Hers.
Employees applauded.
She turned toward him.
Dominic stood in the crowd.
She walked toward him.
“You okay?”
“I'm proud.”
“Of the company?”
“Of you.”
He reached into his pocket.
She frowned.
“Please don't tell me that's another contract.”
He smiled.
“No.”
A ring appeared.
Not her old ring.
A new one.
Simple.
Elegant.
Chosen by him.
He got down on one knee.
People stopped talking.
“Claire Bennett, I married you once because my grandfather asked me.”
She smiled.
“I know.”
“I loved you then.”
Her eyes filled.
“But I didn't know how to say it.”
He held out the ring.
“So I'm asking again.”
“Will you marry me?”
Claire laughed.
“We're already married.”
“I know.”
“That makes this proposal ridiculous.”
“I'm a ridiculous man.”
She reached for him.
“Yes.”
He placed the ring on her finger.
May you like
Then she whispered,
“But this time, I'm choosing you too.”
