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