“And you succeeded. You're a billionaire at age thirty-two, which is pretty damn impressive,” she said with a smile.
“Yes. I succeeded. Despite everything. And all those years my family was going through rough times, not once did my Aunt Barbara offer to help. And now, after this whole thing, after finding out what kind of person she really is, I'm not surprised she didn't offer us a cent when times were tough. I just wish I’d seen her true colors sooner.”
We arrived at the destination Marie had been directing me to—a nice enough suburban house.
“Whose place is this?” I asked.
“Come on,” she said. “You'll find out in a moment.”
We walked up onto the porch and knocked. I was very, very surprised when Isaac Wallace, of all people, opened the door.
“Mr. Cooper,” he said, shaking my hand, “it's a pleasure to meet you. I wanted to talk to you at my ball, but you had to leave early.”
“Yes, on account of—”
He held up a finger. “It’s okay, I already know. Marie has told me all about it, all the details. And I want to help. I want to invest in your company, and I want to assist you in whatever ways I can in your upcoming legal battle. I'm in your corner, Mr. Cooper. You don't have to worry about a thing. Now, come on in and let's talk.”
I looked at Marie and smiled. “You're the best,” I whispered to her. “You're just the best!”
EPILOGUE
Marie
ELEVEN MONTHS LATER
“To jail time!” Jace exclaimed, as we raised our glasses.
“To jail time!” we all repeated in unison, clinking our glasses together and taking a drink.
“I wonder how that jerk Burton is going to enjoy prison?” Matthew remarked with a smirk.
“He's got several years to figure it out,” Isaac added with a wry smile. “And my old rival, Barbara, she'll be under house arrest for the rest of her days. I still don't think the judge should have been so lenient with her just because of her age. But still, house arrest is better than nothing.”
Jace nodded. “It is. And once again, Isaac, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for helping in the matter. Without the legal team you assembled, I'm sure Barbara and Cory would have found a way to wriggle out of their charges.”
“I’m just glad justice was served,” Isaac replied. “And with them out of the way, we'll watch your company skyrocket. I’d venture to say you're on the verge of making your next billion after the success you had when the company went public a few months ago, aren't you?”
Jace nodded proudly. “We're getting close.”
We all made our way to the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. After saying our farewells, everyone then went their separate ways.
Jace drove us back to the Ironwood, where we climbed into the elevator. From there, we walked wordlessly through his penthouse and through to his bedroom. He looked at me, and then at the private elevator leading to the private roof.
I nodded.
We stepped into the elevator and walked up onto the roof together, looking out over the city. This was the first place we’d made love, the first time we’d known with absolute certainty that we were made for each other. And every day since, being together with him, had been magical.
Jace looked down at me, and I could feel the heat of his love radiating into me through his stare. It was the same intense love glowing in the core of my own being.
“I love you, Marie,” he whispered, leaning down and pressing his warm lips over mine.
“And I love you, Jace,” I replied.
He held his hand out. “Take my hand,” he offered, and I intertwined my fingers with his, squeezing. Something about the feeling of our fingers tangled together was exhilarating and comforting all at the same time. The excitement I felt when he held my hand hadn’t faded, it was almost overwhelming.
“I want you by my side, holding my hand, always. Let's step into the future,” he said, “a bright future together, from now until the end of our lives.”
“I’d love that,” I whispered. “Nothing would make me happier.”
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