Chapter71

“But Dad, I-”

I wanted to tell him I wasn’t ready, but he cut me off.

“This is the right time. Next week, you’re taking over as CEO of the company.”

There was no arguing with Dad. When he made up his mind, that was it.

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“Your dad’s right. You’ve learned enough. You’ll learn even more once you’re in that position,” Mom added.

I nodded and looked at my brother. He smiled and put his hand on my head. “Everything’s gonna be fine. If anyone gives my sister trouble after this, they’ll regret it.”

I knew he meant Kane. I wondered how Kane would react when he found out who I really was. Hopefully he’d regret how he treated me.

The next week flew by. I went back to work at the company, and my schedule was packed.

I felt terrible that I couldn’t spend much time with my babies, but I had to apologize and keep going.

Then came the big day – when I’d take over the company. Everyone had been buzzing all week about meeting their new CEO.

Standing in front of the mirror, I checked myself one last time. I had on a cream sleeveless dress with a long black coat over it. My hair was down, and I wore black heels. Looking confident was key. I couldn’t be the shy, weak Selene anymore. From now on, I had to be a strong businesswoman.

Suddenly, two tiny hands grabbed mine and started pulling. I looked down to see my twins grinning up

at me.

“My babies.” I crouched down and hugged them tight.

peaceful. They were my

surprise for you,” Luna

hug to look at her. “What kind of surprise,

out a

the rose, then looked at Leo. My eyes got misty.

boy grow up so much? Here he was, giving his mom a rose! It was the sweetest thing ever.

“Thank you.”

too before pulling them both in for another hug.

who’d put Leo up to the rose idea. I smiled at him, and he grinned back, motioning for me to come out before heading off.

the living room with my twins,

beautiful cake.

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cake!” Luna

and Axel – were

all this?” I

a little celebration before you

everyone a piece. I was on cloud

be too young to understand business, but

asked while

“A little.”

grabbed a water bottle, and handed it to me.

“Here, drink some.”

took it and drank

“Better?” he asked.

nodded and turned to

“For what?”

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