Ethan's POV
Clara and I had arranged to meet a major client for dinner on the top floor of the Celestine Grand Hotel. But the moment we stepped into the elevator, a staff member blocked our path.
"I'm sorry, sir. The entire hotel has been reserved for a private event tonight. No one is permitted entry without an invitation card."
"The whole building?" Clara's voice pitched with disbelief. "Who has the kind of money to book out the most expensive commercial property in the city?"
I felt my jaw tighten. What kind of person could afford such an extravagant display?
The concierge looked at us with barely concealed pity.
"You don't know? Tonight is the engagement ceremony of the Vincent's heir. Everyone who matters in this city will be in attendance."
His tone was polite,
