The Platinum Card Betrayal

s son, Sam, practically

mer Institute, Dad!

soft expression. "I ca

small price for Sam's future, a future far from the suffocating weight of Carter Industries. He wanted Sam to build something on his

er, the em

a stone dropping

.. they gave

t tighten in his stom

n adjustments... a significant new benefactor... Mr. Rick

ame. A fitness influencer Tiffan

attention: "Mr. Sterling's donation of $150,0

igits were sick

card. His card, really. The o

sn't just about a summer program anymore. This was a

han knew by reputation: smarmy, always hungry for don

d face. "Get dressed, Sam. W

nfused. "But Dad,

his voice calm, but with an

erstand the depth of Tiffany's involvem

nt was a raw wound. He

hen Ethan and Sam arrived. Rick Sterling was easy to spot, holding court, his voice booming, a ch

d over Rick, his sm

istaste. Sam was worth a

eve. "Dad, let's g

ck pull out the platinum card again, a fl