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I was now the sole owner of Joe and Burrows Law Firm.
Emilio chuckled softly, his arms enveloping me in a comforting embrace.
"I've been planning it for a while, love," he said, his voice warm and affectionate. "I know how much you love your work, and I wanted to make sure you have something of your own."
I looked up at him, my eyes wide with a mix of bewilderment and wonder.
"But a whole law firm? How did you even manage this?" I asked, my mind still trying to grasp the reality of the documents in my hands.
Emilio's grin widened as he explained, "Have you forgotten who I am?”
I let out a breath, feeling my heart swell with a rush of emotions. "I... I don't know what to say," I murmured, my eyes brimming with tears of gratitude. "Thank you, Emilio. This is... it's incredible."
He pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead.
"You deserve it and so much more, my love. I'll always take care of you," he whispered, his voice full of sincerity and devotion.
As I processed the news, my mind raced with the implications of this unexpected turn of events. I had been contemplating searching for work after giving birth, but I never expected Emilio to grant me such an immense gift. He moved closer to me, wrapping his arms around my shoulders, his voice warm and reassuring.
His words echoed in my ears, "No woman of mine will be an employee working for others.”
I felt a rush of emotions welling up inside me, a mix of disbelief, gratitude, and overwhelming affection for this man who had continuously surprised me with his thoughtfulness and generosity.
In a surge of intense gratitude, I leaned forward and pressed my lips against his, pouring all my emotions into that one kiss. It was a silent, heartfelt expression of thanks, conveying all the love and appreciation that I couldn't put into words. Emilio held me close, returning the kiss with equal fervor.
I loved this man so much!
I marveled at the expanse of the office space, my new domain where I held the reins of power. It was a tasteful blend of modern aesthetics and classic sophistication, with rich wooden furniture and large windows overlooking the city skyline.
When I had told Avery about what Emilio did for me, she had been gobsmacked and had told me that he was a keeper, especially after I had told her about how he was no longer a part of the mafia.
As I settled into the CEO's chair, awaiting the arrival of my trusted colleagues, a rush of excitement and nervous energy pulsed through me. Moments later, the door swung open, and Sophia, Luca, Dave, and Matthew filed in, their expressions a mix of surprise and admiration.
"Griselda, you're the new CEO?" Sophia blurted out, her eyes wide with disbelief.
I nodded, unable to contain my excitement. "Yes, it's true. Mr. Gilbert has stepped down, and the board has appointed me as the new CEO."
The room buzzed with a whirlwind of conversations, each of them expressing their astonishment and support for my newfound role.
Matthew let out a low whistle, shaking his head in amazement. "I never saw this coming. Congratulations, Griselda. You've earned this."
"I can't believe it," Dave chimed in, a grin spreading across his face. "You were always destined for big things, but this? This is huge!"
Sophia and the others echoed similar sentiments, their voices filled with both surprise and excitement.
"How did this happen?" Sophia asked, her eyes wide with curiosity. "How did you become the CEO?"
I smiled mysteriously, deliberately omitting Emilio's name.
"It was a gift," I replied, enjoying their baffled reactions. "A generous gift."
Their questions continued, but I kept the details veiled, not wanting to reveal too much about the sudden turn of events. However, before I could divert their attention, the door swung open, and Carmella stormed in, her eyes widening in shock as she spotted me in the CEO's seat.
Carmella stumbled back, stuttering as she tried to process the scene before her. "You? The CEO?"
"You still don’t know how to knock?" I questioned, my tone laced with a mix of irritation and apprehension.
She stammered, her finger trembling as she pointed at me, her eyes wide with incredulity. "This... this can't be true. You can't be the CEO, Griselda!"
