Chapter 13 - THE WOMAN WHO CHOSE HER OWN FUTURE
The legal investigation continued for months.
Donovan faced charges connected to alleged financial misconduct.
The Bertellini transaction collapsed.
Moretti Imports pursued appropriate remedies through counsel.
And Nina's father recovered from the disruption to his care.
Meanwhile, Nina received an unexpected offer.
A prestigious international law firm wanted her to join its language and cross-border transactions team.
The salary was more than she had ever earned.
The benefits included excellent medical coverage.
And the position offered a chance to rebuild the career she had abandoned.
She brought the letter to Adrien.
He read it.
Then looked up.
"You should take it."
Nina stared.
"Just like that?"
He nodded.
"It's a good opportunity."
She smiled sadly.
"I thought you might ask me to stay."
He studied her.
"I want you to stay."
Her heart skipped.
Then he continued.
"But wanting something doesn't give me the right to hold you back."
Nina looked down.
For a moment, she couldn't speak.
Then she whispered:
"Thank you."
May you like
Adrien smiled.
"Don't thank me for doing the right thing."
