As the first purple rays of dawn fell across their estate, Theo stood at the balcony, gazing over the city that was his domain — a rich, sprawling labyrinth of power, loyalty, and danger. Ava walked up quietly beside him, slipping her hand into his, letting their love anchor him in a world threatening to spin out of control.
"It starts today." Theo's voice was firm, filled with a newfound resolve. "I'm dismantling it… piece by piece. Whatever I built, whatever empire I raised… it will serve a greater purpose now. To redeem us. To keep you, and Amélia, safe… without losing ourselves in the process."
Ava pressed closer against him, drawing strength from his confidence. "How?" she whispered.
"The first step is cutting ties." Theo turned and held her hands in his. "I have to face those who expect me to stay kingpin. There will be resistance… there will be danger… but I'm willing to pay that price if it means we can start anew."
For a moment, the rich silence seemed to illuminate their future — not a future without danger, but a future filled with hope. Ava nodded, a spark of the woman who fell in love under purple skies ignited once more in her. "Together. Whatever comes, we face it together."