Vanessa's POV

Nothing in the world compared to the feeling of being wealthy and in complete control. I loved knowing that I was the most beautiful woman in any room, the one everyone wanted, and the person who held all the power over others. That was exactly how I felt on this particular night.

I stood on a large stage in the middle of the party, moving my body slowly to the beat of the music. A big smile spread across my face because I knew I had earned this moment. It had taken years of ...