Chapter 4

The aftermath of the gallery scandal hit like a tsunami through Miami's social circles. By morning, the footage of Derick and Agatha's betrayal had spread across every gossip blog, society page, and private group chat that mattered. But the real earthquake was yet to come.

I was having breakfast on Thiago's penthouse terrace when Clara approached with her tablet, her expression grim.

"Your father has called an emergency board meeting," she said, setting the device down so I could see the headline: *VANCE EMPIRE IN CRISIS: FAMILY SCANDAL THREATENS CORPORATE REPUTATION.*

"Emergency meeting?" I set down my coffee cup, the…