Chapter 29 - The New Era
One month later, the grand ballroom of the Plaza Hotel was decorated with white roses and crystal chandeliers.
Vance Enterprises and Apex Holdings held a joint press conference to announce their official corporate merger.
Ryan stood at the podium in a tailored black suit, looking healthier and stronger than ever before.
"Today marks a new beginning for our company and my family," Ryan announced proudly to the crowd of reporters.
"I am officially stepping down as CEO and transferring controlling voting shares to my sons, Ethan and Noah Vance."
The room erupted into massive applause as Emily stepped up onto the stage wearing an elegant ivory gown.
Ryan looked at her with pure, unadulterated devotion, sliding a simple silver ring onto her finger.
"Can you ever forgive me for the past, Emily?" Ryan asked softly in front of the entire world.
Emily looked at her two boys smiling in the front row, then up into Ryan's hopeful eyes.
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"We build a new future starting today, Ryan," Emily answered gently.
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