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    She fumbled with her phone, her fingers shaking so badly that she couldn’t dial a single digit. Tears


    welled up, mixing with the blood she hastily wiped from the corner of her mouth.


    The whole world seemed to be conspiring against her!


    With gritted teeth, Tessa copsed onto the bed and sumbed to a fitful sleep.


    That night, Andrew didn’te home.


    The next morning at seven, government officials arrived at the hospital where Zaiden was working to


    conduct an inspection.


    By nine, Zaiden was escorted to the police station.


    At ten, the Rond family’s stocks hit rock bottom, and the media went into a frenzy covering Zaiden’s


    scandal.


    The atrocities that Zaiden hadmitted were beyond repulsive, igniting public outrage like wildfire,


    with people practically itching to mete out medieval justice on the Ronds.


    With the official news reports detailing Zaiden’s misdeeds in stark ck and white, more victims‘


    families started speaking out on social media tforms. The Rond family’s reputation tanked, and


    they became the city’s pariahs.


    It was clear to all: the Rond family was beyond salvation.


    At this crucial juncture, Tessa, who had always been at the core of the Rond family, was nowhere to


    be reached. The Ronds were desperate for her help, but Tessa had effectively vanished.


    They thought of seeking her out at the Clements residence, but given the bad blood between the two


    families, the Clements t–out refused to arrange a meeting.


    In this moment of crisis, Tessa wasn’t just being condemned by the public; in the eyes of the Rond


    family, she was a cowardly traitor.


    Brielle watched the news unfold online with a serene expression and a slight smirk ying on her lips.


    A bit of her frustration dissipated, but clearly, this wasn’t the ending Tessa deserved.


    Closing herptop, she knew that no one could save the Ronds now. Andrew might protect Tessa


    temporarily, but once he found out what she had done, his self–loathing would only intensify. Death by


    a thousand cuts was far more painful than a swift execution.


    Tessa was utterly alone now, clinging to Andrew as her lifeline. And if Andrew, her straw of salvation,


    chose to abandon her, it would be Tessa’s personal hell.


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    Brielle would let the despicable pair torment each other, and she didn’t even need to lift a finger.


    Breathing a sigh of relief, Brielle turned her back on the so–called Rond and Clements


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    drama, focusing instead on Ster Stage Entertainment’s portfolio.


    That morning, Max had deliberately skipped his usual visit to Dorsey International and ignored the


    Rond family’s debacle, leisurely finishing breakfast with Brielle. Just as he was about to suggest a


    stroll around the upscale Premier Pce, his phone rang–an urgent call from the nursing home.


    His brows knit together, and hisplexion soured instantly. The calls from the nursing home had


    escted from once every three days to three times a day,


    Martha was endlessly inventing new ways to make trouble, hell–bent on challenging Max. Caught


    between Brielle, Martha, and a recently concluded overseas acquisition, Max felt he hadn’t had a


    moment’s peace.


    He was running a feverst night and now, he had zero desire to take this call, but the phone persisted


    as if it would keep ringing until he answered.


    Seeing the fatigue in his eyes, Brielle’s heart ached. Yet, this was the harsh reality they had to face.


    She had been preupied with the Rond family crisis, and now, she was reminded of the rocky


    path they still had to tread.


    Max eventually headed to the nursing home, while Brielle spent some time at home reviewing


    documents before heading to Ster Stage Entertainment.


    There was no immediate rush, at least not until Aubree returned in two months. She just needed to


    handle her current tasks well.


    Ster Stage Entertainment was in the early stages of producing its first movie, and there was still a lot


    to be done. The remaining funds needed to be allocated to hiring more coaches to ensure that the


    artists willing to stay with Ster Stage would receive ample training. Before they could shine, they


    needed to be in top form.


    Brielle stayed at Ster Stage Entertainment until evening. She also took a call from John, who


    reported that everything was going smoothly abroad and that Aubree and Ricardo were proving to be


    exceptionally talented.


    A warmth flickered in Brielle’s eyes. After a moment’s thought, she reminded John, “John, Aubree’s my


    friend. If there’s anything off about her, you let me know right away.”


    John readily agreed.


    After workingte, Brielle drove off, remembering the potted nts Aubree had been nurturing in her


    house. She decided to stop by and water them but was dismayed to find Aubree’s door defaced with


    malicious graffiti–vile insults likely scrawled by troublemaking neighbors during Aubree’s absence.


    A frown creased Brielle’s forehead. She called John, suggesting he ask Aubree if she wanted to sell


    the house.


    John passed the phone to Aubree, who was resting, and he waited.


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    Aubree fell silent for a minute upon hearing the suggestion to sell. Brielle knew Aubree was struggling


    to let go.