Chapter 11 - A New Beginning
Six months after that fateful dinner night, the Vance family mansion was put up for public auction by federal marshals.
I stood on the front lawn, watching the movers clear out the lavish furniture. The long mahogany dining table where Loretta had dumped ice water on me was loaded onto the back of a liquidation truck.
Warren walked up behind me, placing a gentle arm around my shoulder. "How do you feel?"
"Light," I smiled, looking up at the sky. "Like a heavy weight has finally been lifted."
"Vance Logistics has officially been rebranded," Warren announced proudly. "It's now Sterling Global Logistics. The board voted unanimously to appoint you as permanent Chairwoman."
"We built something honest out of their corruption, Dad," I said, feeling a warm surge of pride. "Mom would be proud."
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Suddenly, a sharp kick inside my bump made me gasp softly. I placed my hand on my stomach, feeling the strong, steady movement.
"She's ready," I chuckled. "She wants to join the company."
