Chapter 4

With 1.5 million dollars secured, I felt the ground grow steadier under my feet.

But instead of spending it as the system raged for me to do, I quietly invested in a handful of stocks I'd been tracking.

When I got home that night, the vibe at Shaw Manor was even tenser than yesterday.

Harold and Beverly were sitting on the couch, and Leila was nearby, dabbing at her eyes.

As soon as I walked in, Harold slammed his hand on the table.

"Seriously, Claire? Have you no shame? You really just took Nathan's money?" he barked.

Leila was sobbing,…