The world held its breath. It was rare that the public felt so invested in one man’s paternity test, but Damien Sinclair was no ordinary man. He was the billionaire media titan. The face of Sinclair Media. And now, the accused father of a secret love child born out of betrayal.
News channels ran endless loops of speculation. Talk shows dissected timelines. Anonymous sources popped out of nowhere to offer statements that were vague, shady, and mostly false.
Celeste sat in the living room with her phone turned face-down. The TV was off. For once, she didn’t want to see the headlines. She didn’t want to feel the weight of the world’s gaze pressing down on her like it had when she was younger, when a scandal could undo her completely.
Damien walked in, holding a manila envelope.
"It’s here
