Chapter 229

• When I married Leopold Winchester, he was still the heir apparent to the Ironridge Group a private, century-old multinational conglomerate with old money roots and a deep legacy in finance and philanthropy. After the death of his father, Leopold took over as CEO, inheriting not just the empire, but the endless complications that came with it.
• With his ascent, I assumed the public-facing role of Chairwoman's Consort a position more ceremonial than executive, but one that demanded poise, tact, and the ability to manage influence within the family-controlled empire. But rather than bolster the family’s image, my presence began to unravel it.
• Ironridge Group had always held a sterling reputation, upheld by its steely matriarch, Margaret Dawson Leopold’s mother and the woman who had managed the firm’s strategic council for decades. Without Margaret’s meticulous oversight, the Ironridge brand might have crumbled under the weight of my recklessness.