Chapter 5: The Morning After
The media frenzy was apocalyptic. ""RUNAWAY BILLIONAIRE"" flashed across every news channel. Arthur’s phone buzzed relentlessly with messages from his board of directors, his PR team, and Victoria. He ignored them all.
He stood outside the hospital room, holding a sleeping Mia in his arms. The social worker approached him cautiously. ""Mr. Sterling, regarding the child...""
""She is my daughter,"" Arthur said, his voice carrying a quiet, dangerous authority that tolerated no debate. ""I am taking her home. Have your legal team contact mine for the paternity and custody paperwork. Blank check. Just make it happen.""
He carried Mia to his car. As he buckled her in, she woke up, her brown eyes taking in the morning light. ""Is mommy in heaven?"" she asked quietly.
Arthur swallowed hard, brushing a stray curl from her face. ""Yes, sweetheart. She is. And I know I'm basically a stranger to you right now. But I'm your dad. And we are going to get through this together.""
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