Chapter 5: The Glass Ceiling
The sun began to rise over the estate, casting a golden light on the wreckage. Clara’s empire had collapsed in a single, watery night. The guests had long since departed, leaving behind only the cold reality of justice. Elena walked away from the pool, her wedding ring tossed into the water—a symbol of the freedom she had finally bought herself. She hadn't married into the family; she had simply been there to witness its overdue extinction. She walked out the gates, leaving the past behind, ready to write a future that belonged only to her.
