Chapter 10

In a twist of poetic justice, Dad hired the same thugs to drag Victoria into the woods, forcing her to endure the exact brutality they had inflicted on me.

Victoria’s screams pierced the night.

She howled for Dad and Caspian between ragged breaths.

But no one appeared to rescue her.

“Why isn’t anyone coming for me?” she sobbed.

I had once asked the same question.

When they finally discovered her, Victoria was clinging to life. The medical report was unequivocal:

permanent paralysis from the waist down. She would spend the rest of her days in a specialized

bed, dependent on round–the–clock care.

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Dad and Caspian faced Class A felony charges for orchestrating the assault. The D.A. was pushing for

life sentences.

Their savage attempt at redemption meant nothing to me anymore.

In Monaco, Grand–père’s cliff–side estate commanded breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, the

massive property extending from the mountains to a private beach.

peaceful,

I’d left behind.

anniversary of Mom’s death, when Grand–père collapsed during breakfast, his heart

me as the sole heir

last season’s Chanel stormed the estate gates, demanding entry.

Sophie Rousseau–the adopted

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homecoming a living

Mom, I wasn’t about to be intimidated by this imposter.

I told her, examining my nails. “You should be on your knees thanking him for not leaving

contorted with rage when our eyes met.

all pretense of refinement. “I’m his real daughter! Twenty–five fucking years I took care of him while

of my way! I need to see Papa before you brainwash him completely!”

security team with a slight

you’re not welcome

bitch! You’ve turned him against me! This was MY inheritance!”

I’ll ensure you leave Monaco

she collapsed dramatically onto the marble foyer, mascara

sobs, she claimed

living like garbage,” she wailed. “Fucking disgusting old men just to pay rent. You have billions–BILLIONS!

crouching down to her level, my voice dropping

with nothing but the clothes on her back because of you. She built herself from nothing while you stayed here, pampered

brushing imaginary dust from

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