The Sterling Unveiling: From Humiliation to Heir

d had commandeered the Sterling ballroom f

he doted on her, while I watched her e

shifted. My stepbrother Ethan put a proprietary arm around C

directly on me. Richard, in a disappointed tone

gment palpable, instantly bel

seething. He grabbed my phone, then my arm, his grip ti

e amidst shattered pastries, cake, and frosting, a sh

cut on my arm bleeding, I watched Chloe feign ho

hestrate such a public disgrace for a lie? The betr

I had to do. With unwavering resolve, I calle

steel, promising a "clean house" upon her