" I … I'm sorry . I'm so sorry … " Beyond apologizing , he had nothing left to say . " If you're truly sorry , then leave her alone . " Julian punched him hard across the mouth . Blood dripped from Damien's split lip , but he didn't fight back . He stood motionless , like a lifeless doll . Julian shot him a final icy glance . Without another word , he wrapped his arm around me and turned to leave . After that day , Julian helped me transfer ownership of the café and sell the house . The two of us left the country , traveling from place to place . " Don't you need to work ? " I teased one morning . Julian pinched my nose playfully and grinned " Why ? Afraid I'll spend all my money and leave us broke before the wedding ? " My face flushed . I glared at him . 1/2 Chapter 11 " Relax . My father was a billionaire . The inheritance he left me is more than enough for a lifetime of luxury . " He laughed , kissed me deeply , and slipped a sparkling diamond ring onto my finger . " Estelle , marry me . " +25 BONUS We had a lavish wedding on our travels , surrounded by laughter and warmth . One night , I happened to catch a news report . Damien , head of the Jones syndicate , had been gravely injured during a violent clash with the Young family and was now in a vegetative state . With him gone , the Jones family had collapsed into infighting and chaos . I quietly turned off the TV , took Julian's hand , and pointed to a map . " Let's make this island our next destination . " My new life was simple , yet full of wonder . Traveling freely around the world with the man I love felt like true bliss . As for Damien … He had long faded from my thoughts .