Chapter 23

In the third year after Samantha and Lionel's marriage, Sanel Design Studio had grown into one of the top haute couture brands in the country. The couple ran the studio together, and their lives were happy and fulfilling. The morning sunlight streamed through the windows of their apartment. Samantha stood in the walk-in closet, running her fingers over rows of gowns that she had arranged by color. Each one of them had been designed by Lionel for her daily wear, with the occasion and date carefully noted. "Meeting the Frandalian clients today?" Lionel stepped up behind her and rested his chin lightly on her hair. In his hands were two sets of jewelry for her to choose from. She had once given such thoughtful care to someone else, but now, she was finally cherished in the same way. In front of Wright Corporation's headquarters, a court letter flapped in the wind. Due to poor management, Wright Corporation had finally declared bankruptcy. Harry didn't even say a word as he witnesse