Chapter 12 - Security Escorts Victoria Out Of The Ballroom
The private elevator chime rang out with a sharp tone as backup security personnel secured the remaining service corridors of the venue.
Facility managers began dismantling the ruined reception tables, boxing up damaged crystal champagne flutes and torn decorative ribbons.
Ethan watched the cleanup operation in numb silence, realizing that his entire past life had been erased in a single evening.
“What do we do now?” Chloe asked softly, breaking the heavy silence that hung over the cavernous, empty ballroom space.
“We walk out those doors together, start over completely, and leave all of this toxic corruption behind us,” Ethan vowed sincerely.
Chloe smiled through her remaining tears, nodding in agreement as she intertwined her fingers with his strong, steady hand.
They walked out past the American flag together, stepping into the cool Manhattan night air with a renewed sense of strength.
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Julian followed a few paces behind, carrying his equipment case while keeping a watchful eye on the dark perimeter shadows.
The chapter of deceit was officially closed, but unknown forces were already watching their movements from distant corporate servers.
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