Then Rachel called Ethan forward and said, “The campaign that saved our biggest account was led by Ethan Walker, and while others were stealing, he kept this company alive.”
Ethan stood speechless as she added, “From today, he is our new creative director.”
A week later, Avery visited the office and was greeted with balloons, a cake, and a celebration organized entirely by Rachel.
“I knew you were nice even if you were the boss,” Avery said, hugging her.
Months passed, and the company stabilized through effort and honesty.
One Sunday, back on that same beach, Avery ran along the shore while Ethan and Rachel watched together.
“That day,” she said softly, “I needed those words as much as you did.”
Ethan looked at her, and she smiled before saying, “That there were still people strong enough to start over.”
He held her hand gently, and for the first time, neither of them felt afraid of what came next.
Avery called out happily, “Come on, the castle is strong now.”
As they walked toward her, Ethan realized that life breaks people, but sometimes it also brings the right ones at the exact moment everything seems lost.