Chapter 11 The Day the Blackwoods Began to Fall

Emma and I stayed at my grandparents' house for a full month. Every day felt like something we had lost and somehow found again. When it was finally time to leave, neither of us wanted to go. During that time, Elias told them everything I had been through. My grandparents trembled with fury, but their eyes softened, brimming with heartbreak and tenderness. "You've suffered enough," my grandfather said quietly. "From now on, no one gets to mistreat you again." I pressed my lips together. "I'm already grateful just to have found my family." My grandmother wiped at her tears. "That still doesn't mean they should get away with it." She handed me the keys to a property in the city. "Nora, your grandfather and I can't leave our work, so we won't always be by your side. Living this far out isn't convenient for you and Emma. This property is near the Sherman Group, and you can move there for now. Elias will help you with anything you need." … I settled Emma into our new place f

Chapter 12 His Fall, My Beginning

I arrived at the Sherman Group launch event, every detail of my outfit chosen to command attention. From the stage, I spotted Nathan below, weaving desperately through the crowd, begging one person after another for help. Night after night, Nathan flung himself into dinners, parties, and endless networking, clinging to the hope that someone—anyone—might save him. Yet despite all his efforts, he was left empty-handed. I watched him from my vantage point, my gaze icy, until the host's voice sliced through the room. "Today marks the first public appearance of the Sherman Group's heir. Please join me in welcoming her." I walked onto the stage, and every eye in the room turned toward me. Nathan stared up at me, his eyes wide with disbelief.… As the event ended and I made my way out, Nathan rushed forward, blocking my path. "You're the Sherman heir?" His voice was still thick with shock. "So, you were pretending to be poor too?" A sharp laugh escaped me. "Don't flatter

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Chapter 11 The Day the Blackwoods Began to Fall

Chapter 12 His Fall, My Beginning