Chapter 7

My questions landed on Ellery and Zach like two hard slaps.

A low murmur spread through the ballroom. It grew fast, like a rising tide.

"Oh my God! What just happened? Did Ellery's son really wish his sister dead?"

"He still hasn't cut ties with that adopted girl? What is he thinking?"

"The Clarke family really knows how to put on a show."

Every word hit Ellery like a slap.

He had spent his whole life protecting his reputation. Now his own son had ripped open the ugliest part of their family in front of everyone.

His chest rose and…