Chapter 32

Audrey’s social media was flooded with vicious private messages.

She was derisively called the spawn of a rapist and the lowly offspring of human traffickers.

As Nathan had predicted, the show’s producers, true to form, were set to maximize the buzz and heat in the upcoming episode. Audrey was about to find herself thrust into the eye of the storm.

Forewarned and prepared for this outcome, Audrey almost wished for an even more heated discussion. The more attention the next episode garnered, the easier it would be for her to execute her

plans.

After a calming bath, she was about to turn off the lights and settle into bed when her phone vibrated.

It was a call from Anne.

“Aunt Anne,” she greeted.

“Audrey, it’s me.” Hugo’s voice came through on the other end of the line, bearing unwelcome news. Aunt Anne had an accident.”

chill ran down

pulled on her clothes. Her voice quivered uncontrollably as she asked, “What… what do you mean Aunt

in a car crash at the hospital my sister is

H

is she still in Sheysea?”

afternoon, Anne had called her to say she was home safe.

of events

should come to the hospital,” Hugo advised,

left Sheysea.

my way! Please take care of Aunt Anne,” Audrey said before hanging up.

hands trembled as she changed. She tried to remain calm. She

to the airport and caught the first

the capital, Audrey’s biological grandfather sat in

hair was combed to perfection. The septuagenarian wore a brown cashmere cardigan over his shirt.

didn’t have time to see her before,” George inquired, lifting his glass

an air of haughty grace. “Ms. Shaw is ambitious. She’s a good ally for marriage, but perhaps too strong willed to fit into

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