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.

and catching the eye of a society belle at a dinner

Always the ladies' man!

went about her usual business, her

stick by her

help but smile, unable to reveal her relationship with Isaac, opting to keep

Lynette Conglomerate was thriving, Brittany landing several

Knox Lynette had his doubts about Brittany, thinking a woman couldn't

past few

family gathering, Knox made a

"Grandpa."

man living in a country mansion, rarely stepping foot in

at the dinner took everyone by

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

Yuri a look and

any hostility from him, Brittany approached

done these

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

family business to Bri was improper. But this is a new

was wrong before. I promise, I won't

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