Betrayal and the Heiress

Synopsis

My phone vibrated against the marble countertop, Ryan's name flashing across the screen. I smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear as I answered. "Victoria!" His voice was panicked, breathless. "I need you—there's been an accident at the Hills house. Please, I—" The call cut off abruptly. My heart plummeted. Without hesitation, I grabbed my keys and raced to my modest Audi convertible—modest by Sterling standards, but still the most expensive thing I'd allowed myself in this carefully constructed ordinary life. The engine roared as I sped through the Los Angeles streets, my mind