She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 863

His daughter, his empire, his entire legacy—all of it crumbled to dust in an instant.

Horace opened his mouth to speak, but the words died in his throat.

Lucian turned his back on them and faced the broadcast cameras.

For the first time that day, the icy mask on his face melted, replaced by a genuine, undeniable warmth.

He spoke, his voice carrying clearly to the millions tuning in worldwide.

"I didn't do this for power. I didn't do this for wealth. And I certainly didn't do it for Stellar Trust."

He paused, a soft smile touching his lips.

"I did all of this for my wife, and my family."

"I have only ever had one wife. Her name is Loyce."

"She is the only love of my life. From the past, to the present, to the future—forever."

"I was forced away from her, forced to forget her, and forced to stand beside another woman. But my heart never betrayed her."

He took a deep breath, looking directly into the lens as if he could see the woman he missed so desperately.

"Baby, if you're watching—"

"Wait for me to come home."

The boardroom was dead silent.

Then, slowly, someone started clapping. It began as a sparse smattering of applause, but quickly swelled into a roaring ovation. The executives and shareholders looked at Lucian with a newfound mix of awe, respect, and deep emotion.

Hearing the applause and Lucian's declaration, Sigrid felt her bones turn to water. She crumpled to the floor.

Nathan leaned down and scooped her up into his arms.

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