Chapter 1
The crystal chandelier overhead cast a brilliant, shimmering glare across the sprawling marble foyer. Julian stumbled backward, clutching his chest where Victoria’s crimson satin dress had swept past in a flash of unyielding fury.
"You'll regret this second, Victoria," Julian snarled, his voice trembling with a mixture of shock and wounded masculine pride. "You have nothing outside of this estate."
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Victoria didn't even slow her pace as her black leather suitcase glided smoothly across the imported Italian marble. The small US flag resting quietly on the mahogany hall table fluttered slightly in the draft of the grand open doors.
Martha pressed her hands against her dark green silk blouse, her face pale with horror as she stared at her son slumped against the base of the sweeping staircase. "Julian, stop her! Don't just stand there humiliated!"
