The story broke at dawn.
A carefully curated exposé published by an independent outlet, backed by documents, witness testimonies, and an emotionally charged foreword written by Nova under a pen name: The Daughter Who Remembered.
Within hours, it had spread like wildfire.
By noon, it was trending across every major news outlet.
“BLACKTHORNE SCANDAL: Billionaire’s Mistress Institutionalized for Profit?”
“Whispers From the Past: Leclerc Heiress Breaks Silence”
“Justice or Revenge? Nova Leclerc’s Brave Confession Divides Elites”
But inside the penthouse?
Silence.
Nova stood by the window, phone vibrating with texts, calls, threats, and offers for exclusive interviews. Her inbox was a battlefield. Her name was a headline.
But Cassia... Cassia was asleep.
Peaceful.
Untouched.
“She’s
