Chapter 6 - A New RoleEleanor chuckled softly from her wheelchair at the end of the table. "Oh, my dear child, no. You are being promoted."
Alexander handed Sarah a thick leather-bound folder. "My mother needs a personal companion and estate manager—someone who possesses unwavering integrity and cannot be bought or intimidated by money. The salary is five times what you make now, and you will report directly to me."
Sarah stared at the document in disbelief. "I... I don't know what to say. I don't have a business degree..."
"You have courage and kindness," Eleanor said gently, taking Sarah's hand. "Those are things no university can teach."
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Chapter 8 - The Unveiling of the TruthAt 2:00 PM that afternoon, the Hawthorne Corporation held its own emergency press conference. Hundreds of journalists crammed into the auditorium, expecting Alexander to offer a formal apology or a quiet settlement.
Chapter 9 - The ReversalThe atmosphere in the room flipped in a single second. The journalists gasped, their cameras flashing rapidly as they captured the undeniable proof of Victoria’s arrogance and cruelty.
Chapter 10 - Shadows at the GateDespite her public ruin, Victoria refused to accept defeat. Driven by humiliation and hatred, she sought out someone who shared her bitterness: Richard Hawthorne, Alexander’s estranged cousin who had been cast out of the family years ago for embezzlement.
Chapter 11 - The Gala InvitationA week later, the annual City Charity Gala was held at the Grand Hotel. It was an event where the city's most influential figures gathered.
Chapter 12 - The Whispered WarningAs the waiter moved through the crowd toward Eleanor and Sarah, Sarah’s sharp eyes noticed something subtle. The waiter’s hands were trembling slightly, and he kept his gaze fixed strictly on one specific glass on his tray.
