Chapter 32

Audrey’s social media was flooded with vicious private messages.

She was derisively called the spawn of a rapist and the lowly offspring of human traffickers.

As Nathan had predicted, the show’s producers, true to form, were set to maximize the buzz and heat in the upcoming episode. Audrey was about to find herself thrust into the eye of the storm.

Forewarned and prepared for this outcome, Audrey almost wished for an even more heated discussion. The more attention the next episode garnered, the easier it would be for her to execute her

plans.

After a calming bath, she was about to turn off the lights and settle into bed when her phone vibrated.

It was a call from Anne.

“Aunt Anne,” she greeted.

“Audrey, it’s me.” Hugo’s voice came through on the other end of the line, bearing unwelcome news. Aunt Anne had an accident.”

down Audrey’s spine.

turned the lights on and pulled on her clothes. Her voice quivered uncontrollably as she asked, “What…

been in a car crash at the hospital my sister is

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supposed to have returned home? Why is she still in Sheysea?” Audrey’s voice rose with confusion

Anne had called her to say she was home safe. She

of events

not sure of the details. You should come to the hospital,”

left Sheysea.

my way! Please take care of Aunt Anne,” Audrey said before

tried to remain calm. She

rushed to the airport and caught the first

home in the capital, Audrey’s biological

septuagenarian wore a brown cashmere cardigan over his shirt. His

in Sheyses? You didn’t have time to see her before,” George inquired, lifting

dignified, sipped the brown liquor. His every move radiated an air of haughty grace. “Ms. Shaw is ambitious. She’s a good ally for marriage, but perhaps too strong willed to fit into the Lambert family as a

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