Chapter 3

The mention of that name sent a thrill through the crowd.

The richest man in Southcrest. Handsome, young, wildly successful. Rumor had it he had a six-year-old child, but his wife had never been seen in public.

"Does that mean we might see his wife today? I have to get a picture for Twitter. This would be an exclusive," someone blurted out.

Suddenly, a group of bodyguards escorted a young girl into the hall.

The crowd erupted. "That entourage. That must be Southcrest magnate's little princess. She's so adorable."

Everyone swarmed forward with ingratiating smiles, phones out, desperately taking pictures…