No hitches

Ethan's POV

The ceremony went off without any major hitches, although there were a few dramatic moments that kept things interesting.

Tonight was different, however. As I watched Ava and Liam together, I was surprised to find that the familiar pangs of sadness and disappointment were noticeably absent.

I felt a deep sense of gratitude that the bitter emotions I had long harbored had finally begun to dissipate.

Emily and I headed to the nightclub for a meeting with Don Sacrum, a prominent investor. Unconventional as it may seem, Don consistently preferred conducting business in such settings. His reputation preceded him, and I made it a point to be available at his beck and call, regardless of the hour.

As the son of a renowned billionaire, Don Sacrum had inherited a vast fortune following his father's passing a few months prior.