Roman's Pov
Three weeks ago I ran a billion-dollar empire without complications. Now everything circled her. The contract. The threats. Her impossible story that made more sense each day.
I slipped out of bed and checked my phone in the next room. Security update: Margaret met with another set of lawyers overnight. Victor Crane’s arrest made the news this morning. Good. It tied the financial crimes to the Ashworth name. My team already prepared statements.
Carter found me in the kitchen. “You look different. Relaxed almost. Never thought I’d see it.”
“Don’t start,” I said. “Any word from Mom?”
“She’s coming around. Slowly. The Crane arrest helped. She hates scandals that touch our deals.”
I poured coffee. “Good. Because I’m not changing course. Vivienne stays. The wedding happens wi
