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.

his look and catching the eye of a

Always the ladies' man!

about her usual business, her interactions with Isaac almost

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

couldn't help but smile, unable to reveal her relationship with Isaac, opting to

thriving, Brittany landing several

Knox Lynette had his doubts about Brittany, thinking

performance over the past few months had changed his

gathering, Knox

"Grandpa."

Knox didn't spend much time together, with the old man living in a

presence at the dinner took

was there to cause trouble, instinctively stepping in

look and beckoned

Brittany approached and affectionately called

you've done

"I've instructed my lawyer to transfer my shares to you. The shareholders I've trained will follow your

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

hand, he said earnestly: "Bri, I was wrong before. I promise, I won't

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