Seraphina Donahue's sobs broke the silence, a harsh slap from a spoiled rich kid still stinging on her cheek as he called her worthless.

Elijah Ulbricht stepped out of the bar, got into his car, and dialed Amber Granger: "The networking's done. Heading home now. See you later." His car sped off into the night.

In Craneville, the nightlife buzzed.

Octavia Donahue, in a light summer dress, pushed open the VIP lounge door.

Her father had been revived, but remained unconscious.

The Donahue family business had been taken over, and after settling their debts, Octavia was left with barely enough to cover a week's worth of hospital bills. Out of options, she looked for quick ways to make money.

All the while, a hidden camera recorded everything.

...

The Donahue family's downfall was the talk of Craneville, putting everyone on edge.

Brittany Lynette kept a close eye on the news.

Learning that Seraphina once had eyes for Isaac Salter, she couldn't help feeling bitter.

sure had charm, changing his look and catching the eye of a society belle at a dinner

Always the ladies' man!

usual business, her interactions with

to stick by her side, desperate

smile, unable to reveal her relationship with Isaac, opting to keep it

was thriving, Brittany

Lynette had his doubts about Brittany, thinking a woman

performance over the past

Lynette family gathering, Knox made a

"Grandpa."

time together, with the old man living in a country mansion, rarely stepping foot in

unexpected presence at the dinner took

there to cause trouble, instinctively stepping in front of Brittany: "Dad,

Yuri a look and beckoned Brittany: "Come

any hostility from him, Brittany approached and affectionately called him

tone softened: "I've seen everything you've done

your lead. I'm confident in leaving the Lynette

thinking handing over the family business to Bri was improper. But this is a new era; who says

I was wrong

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