Chapter 3 - Discovering exactly how a deeply ruthless high society socialite orchestrated a public humiliation plot only to face immediate ruin by an unforgiving billionaire family tonight.
Jessica’s mind raced in frantic circles as she realized the sheer magnitude of the catastrophe she had engineered for her own amusement.
She had paid off a corrupt banquet server to loosen the zipper of Clara's crimson dress under the guise of an accidental spill.
Her intention was to publicly expose Clara's pregnancy corset and brand her as an unstable, disgraced outsider before elite society investors.
Instead, her malicious prank had triggered a high-level federal investigation into the financial dealings of everyone connected to the scandal.
Arthur Vance, the reclusive billionaire shipping tycoon and federal intelligence advisor, stepped across the threshold with cold fury in his eyes.
"Who authorized the assault on my daughter inside this establishment?" Arthur's deep, authoritative voice vibrated through the silent hall.
The wealthy guests cowered backward against the elegant white walls, desperately trying to distance themselves from Jessica and Marcus.
Jessica opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out as the terrifying reality of her actions crashed down upon her shoulders.
Arthur walked straight past the trembling crowd, stopping directly in front of Clara to inspect her with fierce, protective paternal love.
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"You are safe now, sweetheart; every single person responsible for this humiliation will pay the ultimate price," Arthur promised quietly.
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