Chapter 1
The heavy mahogany doors slammed shut behind Mr. Sterling, sealing the fate of the Sterling family dynasty forever.
Absolute silence suffocated the grand living room, thick and heavy like the humid air before a brutal Florida hurricane.
Vanessa’s perfectly manicured hands began to tremble violently against the sharp crimson fabric of her tailored pantsuit.
“That is a complete lie, Mr. Sterling; our father would never leave the Manhattan estate to this pathetic child,” she hissed venomously.
Julian’s cruel, smug demeanor completely vanished, replaced by the panicked, erratic breathing of a cornered animal.
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Kneeling on the marble floor amidst her scattered clothes, Chloe didn't scream or celebrate her sudden billionaire status.
She slowly stood up, brushing a piece of lint from her pale blue knit sweater with terrifying, calculated calmness.
