The estate’s kitchen was a masterpiece of modern design—a vast, brightly lit space featuring pristine white marble countertops, sleek handleless cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bathed the room in natural sunlight. In the center stood a massive island, polished to a mirror-like shine. On the front of the massive stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, slightly off-center, sat a small, vibrant US flag magnet, a humble, grounded touch in an otherwise astronomically expensive room. It held up a crayon drawing Lily had made months ago.
Down the hall, in the bridal suite, Jessica was surrounded by a team of makeup artists. She was already strapped into her custom-designed white satin gown, a garment that cost more than most luxury cars. On her left hand rested a massive, flawless diamond engagement ring, a blinding symbol of the wealth she was about to secure permanently.