Chapter 24

Meanwhile, Melissa was living her best life—at least on the surface. With what remained of the Carter family's wealth, she went under the knife for a few cosmetic touch-ups. Then, she latched onto a new wealthy heir. Having grown up in the Johnson family, she'd learned all the polished manners and etiquette expected of high society. Dealing with young, rich men was child's play for her—just another game she was skilled at winning. She often drifted between the arms of several tycoons, drunk on champagne and flattery. She had all but forgotten the Carter family and the child she'd left behind. Maybe even the heavens did not want her to live life unpunished. … As Melissa left her villa one morning, she was ambushed. A woman's voice screeched. "You filthy slut! How dare you seduce my husband?" Melissa barely had time to register the fury before the woman lunged at her. "He's married, and he has a child!" the wife spat. Melissa sneered. "So what? With a washed-up hag like you as