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.

changing his look and catching the eye of a

Always the ladies' man!

about her usual business, her interactions with

stick by her side, desperate to find out

smile, unable to reveal her relationship with Isaac, opting

was thriving, Brittany landing several major

Lynette had his doubts about Brittany, thinking a

performance over the past few months had

Lynette family gathering, Knox made a

"Grandpa."

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

at the dinner

trouble, instinctively stepping

look and beckoned

any hostility from him, Brittany approached

tone softened: "I've seen everything you've done these past months, and you've

you. The shareholders I've trained will follow your lead. I'm confident in leaving the

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

was wrong before. I promise, I won't let you be wronged

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