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If I do, I lose myself forever, so now I have to find a way to get my love back.
My wife.
My Aurora.
I nod at the letter as if Giselle is standing before me.
“Thank you, Giselle. Iwilllive and love and never stop trying.”
* * *
“So, it’s true.” Grandfather walks into my office, his face ashen and his eyes big and sad as he looks at the box on my desk, filled with the things I’m packing.
I stare back at him and give him a hopeful smile. I wanted to see him first when he got in, but I guess his PA gave him the rundown of what I was doing. She came in here an hour ago and found me packing. I told her I was leaving.
“Yes.” My voice sounds faraway and emotionless, but there’s a lot inside me, including the regret for my departure.
“No. I didn’t want this.” Grandfather shakes his head.
“I know. But I couldn’t do what you wanted me to do. I’m not selling Sunset Cove.”
He comes closer and stops in front of me.
“I told Vladimir earlier that the deal is off,” I explain further
“What happened? Everything seemed to be going so well.”
“It wasn’t. Aurora doesn’t want Sunset Cove to be sold, so I couldn’t do it. I know that’s disappointing to you, but this is what I had to do.”
“Couldn’t you guys have come to an agreement? The offer from Vladimir was substantial.”
“No. One of the things you’ve taught me is that some things are priceless. This is one of them. Aurora doesn’t want to sell the place, and when she found out about all the things I did to her father to get Sunset Cove, she left me.”
Understanding forms in his eyes. He’s fully aware of everything I did. He was right there with me every step of the way, commending my ruthlessness, so he should definitely understand the gravity of the situation.
“I see.” He presses his lips together. “I’m truly sorry to hear that. I really am. Anybody who looks at you can see that you love your wife. Your relationship with Aurora is something beautiful that came out of this arrangement, and I truly, truly hope you can get her back. In the same breath, it’s difficult for me to accept your decision to leave.”
“I know. I already knew that was going to be hard, and I never want you to think that I didn’t appreciate what you did for me.”
“I know you appreciate it, son, but I don’t want you to leave. I don’t want you to go, but whatever I do to keep you from this point on would place me in a conflicting position with your father and brothers. I want Jericho to be the CFO at Park Avenue if he follows through with my terms, but Bastian has done some impressive work with the foreign market that I can’t overlook if you choose this path.”
I’m already nodding before he can finish talking. “I understand. That’s why I’m taking myself out of the equation. I understood from the get-go that you wanted us to earn our way fairly. So, this is me making the decision easier.”
“It’s not easier, Knight.” He stares back at me as if he’s trying to speak to the inner part of me who still wants the empire.
“But this is my choice.” My solid, unwavering tone speaks for itself, showing there’s no chance I’ll change my mind.
A pained look washes over Grandfather’s face. “Are you sure this is what you choose?”
“Yes. I’ll start my own legacy with everything you taught me, and hopefully, that will be with my wife by my side.” Getting Aurora back is my only priority. Nothing else. “Fifty years from now, I want to have my own anniversary party where our grandkids are wishing us another fifty years of happiness. That vision starts right now.”
A newfound respect fills his eyes, and he nods, resting his hand on my shoulder.
“I wish that for you too, Knight.” He gives me a warm smile. “I can tell you it’s a wonderful feeling.”
“Thank you. For everything.”
“You are most welcome.”
