Chapter 20 - A Quiet Meeting Inside The Historic Boston Hotel
Three months later, the historic Omni Parker House hotel in downtown Boston hosted a private family dinner in its grand dining room.
Chandeliers sparkled brilliantly overhead as Chloe, Hailey, Marcus, and baby Leo sat together at a corner mahogany table.
The devastating scandal involving the Sterling family had faded from the daily headlines, replaced by stories of the Vance family's triumphant return.
Hailey held her healthy, smiling infant son, who was currently playing happily with a silver rattle engraved with the Vance family crest.
“To new beginnings and unbreakable family bonds,” Marcus toasted, raising his crystal glass of sparkling cider across the table.
Chloe and Hailey tapped their glasses against his, sharing a warm, genuine smile that symbolized their hard-fought victory.
“I still can't believe Ethan tried to beg for forgiveness after everything he put us through,” Hailey chuckled softly.
“People like Ethan never change; they only regret getting caught,” Chloe noted, taking a sip from her glass.
As the waiter cleared their dessert plates, a uniformed bellhop approached their table holding a small, silver-wrapped package.
“Delivery for Miss Chloe Vance from the front concierge desk,” the bellhop said politely, placing the box down before walking away.
Chloe frowned in curiosity, cutting the silver ribbon with a butter knife and lifting the lid of the small black velvet box.
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Inside lay the exact same diamond engagement ring Ethan had thrown onto the cathedral altar months ago, accompanied by a handwritten note.
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