Chapter 17 - High Society Gathers At The Historic Drake Hotel Gala
By 7:00 PM, the grand ballroom of The Drake Hotel on Michigan Avenue was filled with Chicago’s most influential elites.
Politicians, corporate titans, and media moguls walked the red carpet under the glittering light of massive crystal chandeliers.
Ethan and Chloe Vance arrived in a luxury limousine, posing arrogant for press photographers near the main entrance archway.
Ethan carried himself like the undisputed king of Vance Enterprises, taking his place at the head VIP table near the stage.
Moments later, Eleanor Vance entered the ballroom, accompanied by Maya, who wore an breathtaking emerald silk evening gown.
Chloe sneered from across the room, leaning over to whisper mockingly into Ethan’s ear about Maya’s audacity to attend.
“Why is the maid wearing designer silk?” Chloe whispered maliciously, holding her champagne flute with dismissive contempt.
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“Let her enjoy her final night before I fire her tomorrow morning,” Ethan replied with a cruel, arrogant smirk.
Maya paid no attention to their whispers, her sharp eyes scanning the room as she confirmed the arrival of federal marshals in plainclothes.
