Chapter 2 - Marcus Dials the Bride's Phone
The crisp morning air inside the Weisetta Historic Estate office was thick with the scent of polished mahogany and roasted espresso beans.
Marcus Vane, the general manager who had managed high-end corporate retreats for over a decade, stared at his computer screen in disbelief.
His fingers hovered over the keyboard as he digested the quiet instruction delivered by his corporate partner over the secure line.
“Are you certain about this, Elena?” Marcus asked, his voice dropping into a tone of professional caution.
“Never more certain in my life, Marcus; the host of record is exercising her contractual right of removal,” Elena replied calmly.
Marcus sighed softly, knowing full well the financial and social earthquake this single phone call was about to trigger across Minnesota society.
He closed the corporate discretion file and opened the direct bridal contact ledger listed under Ashley’s personal mobile number.
The screen glowed brightly in the dim morning light, displaying the digital contact card bearing the proud bride-to-be's name.
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Without a moment of hesitation, Marcus lifted his desk phone and pressed the automated dial button to connect the call.
Across town in the bridal suite, Ashley’s phone began to vibrate against the glass vanity top, interrupting her champagne toast.
