Chapter 20
The next day lunch,
was filled with ideas,
and massive future plans.
Henri was brilliant mind,
understanding the modern logistics,
better than anyone else.
They drew up contracts,
sharing ports and vessels,
increasing efficiency by half.
The partnership was announced,
sending the stock market,
into another massive frenzy.
Sterling-Dupont became the,
largest maritime shipping conglomerate,
in human history today.
Clara returned to New,
York after a week,
feeling accomplished and happy.
Marco met her at,
the private airport hangar,
with a warm smile.
"Welcome back global queen,"
he joked taking bags,
with an easy laugh.
"How was Paris town?"
"It was wonderful Marco,"
she replied smiling back,
"the future is brighter,
than I ever imagined."
They drove back to,
the Exchange office building,
her home and fortress.
She walked to deck,
looking at Hudson River,
as sun began setting.
The ships were moving,
carrying the new logo,
of her combined empire.
She felt a deep,
sense of profound peace,
settle in her heart.
The chair was gone,
the fear was gone,
the loneliness was gone.
She had built a,
life of absolute freedom,
by her own hands.
She was Clara Sterling,
the master of ocean,
the ruler of skies,
and the architect of,
her own beautiful destiny,
May you like
shining under the stars,
forever and evermore.
