Fortune's Folly

loral decor. Euphemius glided into the marble, the polished stone floor echoing with laughter and voices of people who talked so liltingly. That

a position at the helm of one of the most powerful conglomerates in the country. Yet, behind the glittering f

in conversation with a group of investors. James had always been the golden child, the one groomed to take over th

vents, she prefer the solitude of our family estate in the Hamptons. Her absence w

you look stunni

with an intensity that took my breath away. Alexander is a self-made billionaire, known for his ruthless

dn't realize you wer

to surpri

as he extended a hand.

loor. Our steps were perfectly synchronized, a si

as we glided across the floor, "I

composure. "And you must know, Mr. Ster

as a price, M

ion, a magnetic pull that bo

we'll see

ff the dance floor, his hand lingering on mine just a moment too long. A

Stepping out onto the balcony, I let

legacy. But tonight, I felt the stirrings of something new. A desire to forge m

riosity got the better of me, and I moved cl

to plan," Alexander was saying.

oo

ce. James. "We need to keep it that w

er, was conspiring with Alexander to take over Winters Corp. The enormity of their de

just greed, or something more? I needed answers, but more than that, I needed to

would uncover the truth, no matter what it took. And I wo

hadow of my family's legacy. I was a warrior, ready to def

lve hardened. The game had begun, and I

lroom, I couldn't shake the feelin

e to her brother was uncanny, but there was a softness in her eyes that made a mental note to

was radiant as always. Olivia was my rock, the one person I could trust wit

ve what I just heard,

d with concern.

t's go somewh

library adjoining the ballroom. I took a deep breath and recou

Your own brother? Char

to do. I can't believe Jame

and reassuring. "We'll figure this ou

, drawing strength from her unwavering support. "Th

r are planning, and we need to do it discreetly. If the

ncial transactions and any unusual activity

Alexander," Olivia added. "He's got

eal battle had just begun. As we rejoined the party, I couldn't help but feel a thrill of anticipation. I

l too real. I had to be careful, cunning, and above all, relentless. The

h a mix of anger and determination. This was my world, my lega

heiress and the tycoon were on a collision co

drama, I made a promise to myself: I would uncover the

ers, and this was just t