of the chaotic party now a distant hum. My fa

voice stripped of its public char

now, Dad. I've known for a while. I just thought

pened with

less man who had built his empire with his bare hands. He looke

me. He was enrage

"Eleanor. I apologize for the disgrace my

An apology isn't going to

man agreed.

. "My son has proven he is not fit to lead my company or to be all

nce is too important to fail. The markets will react

proposing?" I

sitate. "You will not marry Prest

er one from a first marriage. The one who was neve

n Caleb,

is a former Navy SEAL, decorated for valor. He runs my global security divisi

tirely in my hands. This wasn't about feelings,

eet him," I

e a sharp nod. "H

turn this utter humiliation into a display of strength. I would not be t