Chapter 9 - The First Crack in the EmpireJulian's investigators uncovered something shocking.
Eleanor had not died immediately after disappearing.
She had survived for almost six years.
During that time, she had repeatedly attempted to contact Julian.
Every message had been intercepted.
Every letter had vanished.
Every investigator Julian hired had somehow been misdirected.
Someone had deliberately kept the siblings apart.
Then they discovered the name of the intermediary.
Genevieve's former attorney.
Julian stared at the file.
"Where is he now?"
"Retired."
"Find him."
The man was eventually located in Connecticut.
When Julian showed him the pearl, the old attorney broke down.
"I knew this day would come."
"What did you do?"
"I followed orders."
"Whose?"
The attorney looked away.
May you like
"Genevieve's."
Julian's blood ran cold.
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Chapter 10 - The ConfessionThe old attorney revealed that Eleanor had tried to expose financial crimes inside the family foundation.
Chapter 11 - Beneath the BallroomJulian returned to the ballroom with investigators.
Chapter 12 - Genevieve's Last PerformanceGenevieve held another press event.
Chapter 13 - The Girl's VoiceLily stood beside Julian.
Chapter 14 - The Fall of the QueenGenevieve was eventually confronted with evidence she could no longer deny.
Chapter 15 - Learning What Home MeansLife after the scandal was unexpectedly quiet.
