As people turned toward the couple, Sofie smiled shyly and clasped Nacho’s hand. April was touched by their affection for each other.
“Those two are practically engaged,” Mary said. “They remind me of us.”
Ryan held out his arms and continued, speaking passionately, “The Majestic is more than a hotel. It is, and always has been, a family. And all of you here are part of it.”
His words touched April, and when she glanced around, she saw others nodding in agreement now. Ryan was reaching them, and she was so relieved for him.
As she listened to him speak, her perception of him shifted, and the questions she’d had were resolved. Slowly, she realized that they were more alike than not, despite his success.
Ryan caught her eye and smiled. “As for the other rumors that I might have robbed a
