The headlines in the business section didn’t mention names, but the blind items were vicious. “Executive Fired at Christmas Dinner for Insulting Chairman.”
David was blacklisted. No reputable firm would hire a man fired by Nova Group for “gross misconduct.” He and Clara had to sell their house—at a loss—to pay back the company debts.
Brenda and Robert fared no better. Mark cut off their allowance. He stopped paying the mortgage. Within three months, the “For Sale” sign was up on the house they loved so much. When they tried to call Mark, his number was disconnected. When they tried to visit, security turned them away at the gate of Elena’s estate.
They had wanted a wealthy family. They had one. They just weren’t allowed inside anymore.
Six months later, at Paris Fashion Week.
The runway was dark. Then, a spotlight hit the stage.
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