My ex-husband laughed at me at the entrance to his party and announced, “Come see what’s left of her.” I simply stepped out of the limousine beside the billionaire he feared most, saved the 8:17 p.m. voice message, and let all 60 guests discover the clause that could destroy him.

never deserved to serve.

The formal gathering dissolved rapidly even as the background music continued to play softly through the speakers. Serena handed the microphone back to Brooke and gracefully descended the stage steps. Paisley was still standing near the bottom rail, looking terrified, but Serena walked right up to her and stopped.

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