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.

look and catching the eye

Always the ladies' man!

her usual business, her interactions

worry, always wanting to stick by her side, desperate to find

to reveal her

Lynette Conglomerate was thriving, Brittany landing several major

Lynette had his doubts about Brittany, thinking a woman couldn't match up to a

over the past few months had

gathering, Knox made a rare

"Grandpa."

together, with the old man

at the dinner took

was there to cause trouble, instinctively stepping in front

look and beckoned Brittany:

hostility from him, Brittany approached and affectionately called

you've done these past months,

instructed my lawyer to transfer my shares to you. The shareholders I've trained will follow your lead. I'm confident in leaving the Lynette Conglomerate

family business to Bri was improper. But this is a new era; who says a woman can't be as good as

said earnestly: "Bri, I was wrong before. I promise, I won't let you be wronged

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