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.

catching the eye of a society

Always the ladies' man!

usual business, her interactions with Isaac

wanting to stick by her side, desperate to find out who

reveal her relationship with Isaac, opting

thriving, Brittany landing

had his doubts about Brittany, thinking a woman

performance over the past few months had changed

family gathering,

"Grandpa."

man living in a country mansion, rarely stepping foot in the

unexpected presence at the dinner took everyone by

Lynette thought he was there to cause trouble, instinctively stepping in front of Brittany: "Dad, what brings you

look and beckoned

Brittany approached and affectionately called him

softened: "I've seen everything you've done these past

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

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

was wrong before. I promise, I won't

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