Chapter 19

Pearl dashed upstairs, storming into her bedroom.

Without hesitation, she began hurling everything in sight-pillows, perfume bottles, picture frames—anything within reach went crashing to the floor.

Even with the door shut, the furious clatter echoed down the hall, unmistakable to anyone nearby.

Laura stood waiting outside with the family doctor, hesitant to knock.

She'd worked for the Vaughan family for over twenty years, not just as a maid but as the housekeeper who knew every secret and every child's temperament.

Laura had watched Pearl grow up-headstrong, willful, always used to getting her way. Back when everyone believed she was the Vaughan family's real daughter, her outbursts were tolerated, even indulged.

But now, with the truth out and Pearl exposed as an imposter, nothing about her had changed. If anything, her temper had gotten worse behind closed doors.

herself wondering what Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan could possibly be thinking. Why keep this pretender

finally stopped. The chaos she'd unleashed

was there to back her up—and their parents,

would simply tear

cruel smile as she pulled out her phone and

been friends, but they shared a common enemy. Pearl had visited her in the hospital, and the two had hit it off instantly,

sending her message, Pearl finally

doctor in to tend the angry bruises on her neck. After all, there

staff to switch up the music, letting the gentle strains of a waltz fill the air. The party continued, guests returning to laughter

diamond necklace, but seeing Magnus so protective

status mattered to her. And no matter Isadora's flaws, she was her own flesh

connection with the illustrious

swept Magnus away without so

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