Chapter 61 Epilogue – One Year Later

• The sun dipped low over Phoenix, casting a golden glow across the glass towers of Lancaster Global. From the 40th floor, Sandra watched the city hum with life, one hand resting absently over the gentle curve of her belly.
• A soft knock came at the office door. “Mrs. Lancaster,” said a familiar voice, rich with amusement, “are you planning to run the company without me?”
• She turned, smiling as Steve walked in, loosening his tie with that effortless confidence she had once found infuriating—and now found irresistible. “You’re late,” she teased. “And someone has to keep this place from collapsing while you’re off making billion-dollar deals.”