Chapter 30 - The Victory Ball
Music filled the luxurious hall as couples danced under the sparkling light of the crystal chandeliers.
Ethan and Noah ran around happily, playing with Dominic Thorne, who had become a trusted family protector.
Ryan pulled Emily close on the dance floor, his hands resting gently around her waist.
"Everything feels like a dream," Ryan whispered, resting his forehead against hers. "I finally have my family back."
"It's real, Ryan," Emily smiled, feeling a peace in her heart she hadn't experienced in years.
A liveried butler approached their table near the stage, holding an elegant silver tray.
"Pardon me, Mr. Vance," the butler said politely. "A private courier just dropped off an urgent package for you."
Ryan paused the dance, taking a heavy black envelope stamped with a blood-red wax seal from the tray.
"Who sent this?" Ryan asked, examining the strange, unlabeled envelope.
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"The courier said it was sent directly from a private clinic in Zurich, Switzerland," the butler replied.
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