“Ahhh!” Chloe let out a piercing, glass-shattering scream, stumbling backward as bright red blood began to well from the scratch and trickle down her collarbone.
The pain was immense, but the opportunity for drama was even greater.
The music slammed to a halt. Instantly, every head in the grand ballroom turned toward the commotion. The wealthy guests leaned in, their eyes gleaming with an insatiable hunger for high-society gossip.
Catherine Stewart, who had been busy sweet-talking a group of elite investors on the other side of the room, heard her favorite daughter’s shriek and came running. Chloe didn't hesitate—she threw her trembling body straight into Catherine’s arms, sobbing hysterically.
"Oh my goodness, Chloe! What happened?!" Catherine gasped, wrapping her arms tightly around
