Chapter 14
Three days later, the front pages of every major American newspaper carried headlines of the massive corporate corruption scandal.
"STERLING EMPIRE CRUMBLES: BILLIONAIRE ARRESTED IN FRAUD AND KIDNAPPING CONSPIRACY."
Arthur Sterling and his co-conspirators were held without bail in a federal maximum-security detention center.
Jessica Sterling had fled the country, abandoning her ruined social standing and empty bank accounts.
Inside the Vance family estate in Boston, the sun shone brightly through the tall windows overlooking the gardens.
Elizabeth sat in a comfortable armchair in the living room, her strength returning day by day under the care of her family.
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Little Lily sat on the Persian rug playing with her building blocks, laughing happily as her golden retriever nudged her hand.
Steven walked into the room carrying two cups of hot coffee, handing one to Elizabeth with a tender smile.
