Chapter 29 - The Unbreakable SpiritSarah held the oak cane close to her chest, feeling the smooth scratches near the handle—the marks of decades of resilience, love, and quiet strength.

She looked up at the grand mansion, realizing how much her life had changed since the day she took a stand on the cold marble floor. She hadn't just defended an old woman; she had defended her own human dignity, and in doing so, had reshaped the destiny of an empire.
"I will protect it forever, Mr. Alexander," Sarah promised softly.