Chapter 12 - THE NEW ARCHITECTS
Three months later, Chicago had settled into a new era. The gang wars were over. The Moretti syndicate had transitioned much of its wealth into legitimate real estate and infrastructure, guided by Evelyn's brilliant financial mind. The city was safer, quieter, and unequivocally ruled by a new king and queen.
The Obsidian had been demolished, the land purchased by Lorenzo to build a massive community center in the heart of the city—a tribute to those who had paid the price for the elite's greed.
Evelyn sat in the corner office of the Moretti Tower, reviewing a stack of union contracts. She wore a tailored white suit, a far cry from the cheap uniform she had worn just months prior. She was powerful, respected, and deeply loved.
