Chapter 7 - The Master Trap set at the Gala
That evening, Manhattan’s elite gathered at the Plaza Hotel for the annual Metropolitan Financial Gala.
Tyler Vance walked through the ballroom like a king, accepting congratulations from wealthy investors who believed his false narrative about the Sterling family’s downfall.
"The Sterling firm is officially bankrupt," Tyler boasted to a circle of reporters, sipping champagne. "I will be acquiring their remaining assets for pennies on the dollar tomorrow morning."
Suddenly, the heavy double doors of the grand ballroom clicked open.
The room fell into breathless, shocked silence as Clara Sterling walked into the hall. She wore the same backless white silk dress, but she was no longer the trembling victim who had sat cowering in the restaurant. Her head was held high, her posture regal, her eyes burning with pure, fearless authority.
Walking beside her, dressed in a flawless dark tuxedo that concealed his lethal presence, was Matteo Romano. Behind them walked six federal marshals holding official sealed warrants.
Tyler’s champagne glass slipped from his fingers, shattering against the parquet floor.
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"Clara...?" Tyler stammered, stepping back into the crowd of stunned investors. "How... how dare you show your face here after what you did?!"
👉 Read Part 8 to see Clara expose Tyler’s lies in front of the entire city.
