Chapter 11 - A Late-Night Confrontation Inside The Luxury Penthouse
Midnight settled over Boston as Hailey sat comfortably on the velvet sofa of a high-rise luxury penthouse overlooking the harbor.
The newborn baby was sleeping peacefully in a white bassinet nearby, wrapped snugly in a soft cashmere blanket.
A soft knock echoed from the private elevator foyer, signaling the arrival of her expected late-night visitor.
Hailey walked across the polished marble floor, unlocking the deadbolt and pulling the heavy mahogany door open.
Ethan stood in the hallway, disheveled and breathing heavily, wearing the same midnight-blue tuxedo jacket from the ruined wedding.
“May I come in, Hailey? We need to talk about how to fix this mess between us,” Ethan said, his voice stripped of all arrogance.
Hailey crossed her arms defensively, leaning against the doorframe with an amused, confident expression on her face.
“There is nothing to fix, Ethan... you lost your bride, your company, and your fortune all in one afternoon,” Hailey pointed out.
Ethan forced his way past her into the expansive penthouse living room, looking around at the stunning city skyline views.
“You used me... you had a baby with me just so you could legally seize control of my family's corporate assets!” Ethan accused bitterly.
“I used your own arrogance against you, Ethan... you never bothered to check my background when we met in Vegas,” Hailey retorted calmly.
“Give me back the trust funds, Hailey, and I’ll agree not to contest the paternity claims in family court,” Ethan bartered desperately.
May you like
Hailey let out a cold laugh, walking over to the floor-to-ceiling windows to look down at the glittering harbor lights below.
***
Related Stories
