Chapter 22 - The Anniversary Gala
One year to the day since the fateful encounter at the charity banquet, Eleanor hosted a private dinner at her penthouse.
Only close friends, trusted executives, and Caleb were invited to celebrate the anniversary of the company's rebirth.
The city lights twinkled across the Manhattan skyline like a million diamonds reflecting off the Hudson River.
Caleb stood on the balcony holding a small velvet box behind his back as Eleanor walked out to join him.
"You know, a year ago tonight, I thought you were just a rude worker bothering wealthy guests," Eleanor laughed softly.
"And a year ago tonight, I thought you were the most impossible woman in New York City," Caleb teased back with a smile.
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He opened the velvet box, revealing a simple silver band embedded with a single, delicate diamond droplet.
Eleanor caught her breath, looking up into Caleb's eyes as the evening breeze rustled her dark hair.
