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Chapter 52
Beatrice looked nervous as she bit her lip in the darkness. Amelia frowned at them and crossed her arms defensively. “What problem, Cynthia? What exactly is the issue?”"I made a deal with Lord Baez," Cynthia whispered, her bloodshot eyes shining with dark terror. "I told him Ethan and that girl Chloe insulted his territory. Baez is sending fifty armed thugs and bulldozers to crush the Bennett Orphanage tonight."Amelia and Beatrice both gasped, staring at Cynthia in utter horror. "Are you completely insane?!" Beatrice cried in a hushed, panicked voice. "Victoria already sued Ethan! Why couldn't you just wait until tomorrow and watch him go to jail in court?!""Wait for court?!" Cynthia sneered, turning her sharp glare straight onto Beatrice. "Do you really think I am stupid, second sister? I know for a fact that your lab report about the poisoned tea was completely fake!"Beatrice's face turned as white as paper, her breath catching tightly in her throat. She stepped back, completely
Chapter 51
Meanwhile, across the city, the heavy front doors of the Sterling family villa swung open with a violent slam. Amelia Sterling stumbled into the brightly lit marble foyer, her police jacket torn at the pocket and her face completely red from crying.Charlotte Sterling sat on the velvet sofa in the grand living room, her fingers rubbing her throbbing temples. Victoria sat beside her with an open laptop, while Beatrice stood nearby holding a glass of warm water. Harper sat quietly next to Julian, who was propped up in a large armchair with thick white bandages wrapped around his arms.At the sound of the door banging against the wall, all four sisters looked up in complete shock. Amelia threw her car keys onto the glass coffee table and dropped onto the couch, letting out a loud, angry sob."Those ungrateful bastards!" Amelia screamed, slamming her fists into the soft cushions. "Captain Brooks took my silver badge and my gun! He suspended me from the force right in front of the entire s
Chapter 50
Before Ethan could even fold the paper, the loud screech of tires broke the cold night air. Two black-and-white police cruisers swerved aggressively toward the sidewalk, slamming their brakes right in front of the stone steps.Four uniformed officers jumped out of the vehicles, their hands resting firmly on their utility belts. The lead officer, a burly sergeant named Officer Briggs, marched straight toward Ethan with an iron expression on his face."Ethan Vance," Officer Briggs announced in a booming, hostile voice. "Step away from the young lady and place your hands where I can see them. You are coming with us to the central station right now."Chloe immediately jumped in front of Ethan, her small fists clenched tightly at her sides. "Wait just a minute!" Chloe yelled, her eyes flashing with fiery anger. "He just accepted your court summons for tomorrow morning! Why are you trying to take him away in the middle of the night?!""Move aside, Miss Bennett," Officer Briggs barked harshly
Chapter 49
The grand banquet hall of the Aether Entertainment tower was filled with bright chandeliers and golden lights. Soft music played in the background, and the air was alive with the excited chatter of the city's top movie producers and famous directors.At the center of the hall, Chloe Bennett was surrounded by a dense crowd of wealthy studio heads. Just a few days ago, she had been a nameless background girl in cheap clothes, but now every important figure in the entertainment industry was trying to hand her their business card."Miss Bennett, your performance in the teaser trailer was an absolute masterpiece!" an elderly filmmaker named Director Hayes said eagerly, holding out a gold-trimmed contract. "My company is producing a fifty-million-dollar historical epic, and we want you as the sole female lead. Name any price you want!"Before Chloe could even answer, another prominent producer named Donald Shaw pushed forward with a warm, pleading smile. "Do not rush into anything, Miss Ben
Chapter 48
Cynthia reached into her small clutch and pulled out a folded promotional photo of Chloe Bennett, sliding it across the marble table. "It is this girl. Her name is Chloe Bennett, an uncultured nobody who grew up in the Bennett Orphanage on the south side."Baez glanced down at the paper, his eyes narrowing in genuine confusion. "A little orphan girl? How could a nameless street rat like this cause trouble for the great Cynthia Sterling?""She didn't do it alone," Cynthia cried out, her voice trembling with manufactured distress. "It is her guardian, a vicious, violent man named Ethan Vance. He used to live in our house as a servant until we caught him stealing and threw him out."Cynthia leaned in closer, dropping her voice to a dramatic, confidential whisper. "Ethan holds a deep grudge against my sisters and me. To get revenge, he dragged that girl to Aether Entertainment and used dirty, criminal connections to blackmail the directors into stealing my lead role!"Baez let out a low s
Chapter 47
Cynthia heard the heavy, raspy voice through the receiver and instantly changed her tone. She wiped the wild fury from her face, slipping effortlessly into her sweetest, most delicate actress voice. "Lord Baez, forgive me for calling you so late, but something terrible has happened. I need your help, and you are the only man in this entire city strong enough to protect me."On the other end of the line, Lord Baez let out a low, pleased growl. "Is that so? Tell me who had the nerve to upset my favorite lady, and I will make them pay before the night is over.""I cannot speak about it over the phone," Cynthia whispered, forcing a tiny tremble into her words. "It involves your territory and some very dangerous people who insulted your name. Can I come to your private lounge right now?""For you, my doors are always open," Baez answered with a wicked chuckle. "Come to the Crimson Lounge in the eastern district. My guards will let you straight into the VIP suite."Cynthia hung up the phone
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