Chapter 5 - A New LifeSix months later, the Hudson River shimmered beneath the summer sun.
Khloe stood in the nursery of the Vance estate, holding her newborn son.
Leo.
His tiny fingers wrapped around hers.
Marcus stood behind her.
For the first time in months, Khloe smiled without fear.
The nightmare seemed over.
Isabella had been convicted.
The media had moved on.
The family had returned to something resembling normal life.
They hosted a charity gala honoring mothers affected by domestic violence and family abuse.
Hundreds of guests arrived.
Music floated across the gardens.
Champagne sparkled beneath golden lights.
Khloe wore emerald silk.
Marcus remained close to her.
Then the security gates opened.
A line of black SUVs rolled toward the estate.
Arthur's expression changed.
"Who authorized those vehicles?"
No one answered.
A tall man stepped from the lead SUV.
Dante Rossi.
Isabella's older brother.
Unlike Isabella, Dante didn't look emotional.
He looked controlled.
Calculated.
Dangerous.
He approached Khloe.
His eyes settled on baby Leo.
"What a beautiful child."
Khloe instinctively held her son closer.
Dante smiled.
"My sister always believed she deserved this life."
Marcus stepped between them.
"Leave."
Dante reached into his pocket.
Security guards immediately moved forward.
He removed an antique silver rattle.
He placed it on the table.
"Consider it a family gift."
Then he leaned closer.
"Enjoy your peace while it lasts."
He walked away.
Khloe stared at the rattle.
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Engraved into the silver were four words.
AN EYE FOR AN EYE.
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