In a cozy corner, Natalie occupied a seat next to Bruce and his wife, Mia, exuding an air of self-assuredness that she was destined to win.

Bruce sported an intricate expression on his face, remarking, "Celia is such a loser. A few years in jail should bring her back in line and make her heed the rules upon her release."

Natalie nodded and said, "Yeah, Celia has been acting really rebellious lately. If I didn't step in and handle things, the people at Blossom Estates would have ...