Chapter 12 - the collapse of the illusion
In stark contrast to their usual arrogance, the Carter family's luxurious mansion was now plunged into an incredibly gloomy atmosphere. Mrs. Carter, the mother who once proudly flaunted her wealth, was now a mere shadow of herself.
All of her credit cards had been completely frozen. Invitations to high-society galas dwindled and then vanished entirely. No one in the elite circle wanted to be associated with a family whose financial lifeline had been cut.
She picked up the phone, desperately trying to call Emily. But all she got in return was the soulless beep of a disconnected or encrypted line. The daughter she had once despised was now forever out of reach.
"How could this happen?" she screamed in despair, slamming her hand down on the marble vanity. The pearl necklace she had proudly worn at the graduation ceremony was now in danger of being pawned.
She realized that her luxurious lifestyle, reputation, and the family's arrogance were all built upon Emily's sweat and tears. When that pillar was removed, the high-society illusion immediately shattered without mercy.
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Arrogance had now paid a steep price.
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