Chapter 83

• Esther’s breath caught in her throat. The promise of shared control over Edward’s investments, along with her own access to shares, peaked her interest. Perhaps the wedding wouldn’t be such a loss after all. “You truly believe that? That I could take the reins, even above Damien?”
• “Of course,” he said, his voice soothing and persuasive. “With your ambition and cunning, you can outmaneuver anyone—including Damien. The shares are your ticket not just to wealth but to true power. You’ll be more than just a cog in the family machine; you’ll be in control, influencing decisions for the company’s future.”
• She felt a rush of exhilaration, pushed further by Edward's exhilarating hold and the promises they had made to one another. This was their world, one filled with ambition and intrigue, a realm where she could carve out her place, far from the thorny entanglements of Damien’s tethered heart.