Three Months Later. The Vance Estate, Long Island, New York.The first thaw of spring had arrived across the bluffs of Long Island, transforming the icy coastline into a vibrant landscape of budding green trees and fresh spring flowers. Warm morning sunshine sparkled over the calm, deep blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, where a soft sea breeze swept gently up the cliffs.Inside the glass-enclosed conservatory, Julian Vance stood before a wide mahogany worktable. Dressed in a tailored dark navy suit with an open-collar white shirt, his broad posture remained relaxed, steady, and commanding. On his right hand, the solid gold Vance signet ring caught the bright morning light, gleaming with a warm, familiar luster.Beside him, Maya Vance organized the global scholarship distribution lists for the upcoming academic year. She wore an elegant cream silk blouse and dark trousers, her dark hair pinned back gracefully, her flawless emerald-cut diamond ring sparkling alongside Julian’s gol
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