Stay in the suite.”

Chapter 20 — An Announcement to Make

I looked at the heavy doors at the end of the corridor — the ones that led to the stage of the main ballroom.

Beyond them, my father was selling my life’s work to buy champagne for people who despised me.

“Sorry, Devra,” I said.

“But I have an announcement to make.” I put the phone in my pocket and pushed the doors open.