Chapter 2 - THE AWAKENING Emily woke to music.
Not romantic music.
Heavy bass.
Her head throbbed. Her mouth tasted bitter. When she tried to move her arms, pain shot through her wrists.
She was bound.
Her hands were secured behind her back.
A steel chain wrapped around one ankle.
Then she heard laughter.
Emily forced her eyes open.
The living room was filled with people.
Thirty of them.
Business associates. Socialites. Friends she had trusted.
Some looked uncomfortable.
Others were smiling.
Brandon stood beneath the chandelier wearing the same suit he had worn at dinner.
Only now, he held a hammer.
"Happy anniversary, Emily."
Her heart stopped.
"Brandon... what's happening?"
He smiled.
"Tonight, everyone learns who really owns this family."
The music grew louder.
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And Emily realized something far worse than the restraints.
Nobody was coming to save her.
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