Chapter 6

I soon discovered what Alfie meant by "actions." Within two days, a video went viral online. It showed Ruby in all her arrogant glory, verbally assaulting me. The internet exploded. Opinions flew wildly; some called me a manipulative opportunist. Then came an even more explosive reversal: surveillance footage surfaced, showing Ruby behind the wheel in the hit-and-run that killed my mother. Public opinion flipped instantly. Finally, I wasn't the villain. Wilson Enterprises stock plummeted, plunging the family into crippling debt. Watching the news, I understood Alfie's "actions." What I couldn't fathom was why. Alfie had schemed for so long, sacrificing everything for wealth and power. Now that he had it, he was throwing it away? Alfie embraced me from behind, resting his chin on my shoulder. "Feel better?" "Isn't Wilson's crash directly harming you?" I closed my phone, unmoved. "Alfie, I know you better than anyone. You talk about love, but you love money more. So, what do y