Arlene
“What is she here to do? Apologize?” “Ever since her glorious return, it’s been one chaos after another.” “Pretty face with a dark heart! We want her company burned down, or better still, have her sister take over!” “When her stepmother was in charge, none of this happened! Her first product after returning was trash.”
The roar of the crowd hit me like a wave the moment I stepped onto the podium. The energy was palpable.
Anger, disappointment, and betrayal radiated from every corner of the packed hall.
I forced myself to keep my head high, my hands clenched tightly around the microphone as I took my place behind the lectern. The flashes of cameras blinded me momentarily, and I blinked rapidly, steadying my breath.
Beside me, Matilda and Olivia stood firm, their faces unreadable
