Ella

"Come on now, Charlotte," Jacob says, his smile as pristine as ever. "You wouldn't want to embarrass yourself in front of all these people, especially the reporters. You don't want people to start thinking you're actually a fake millionaire, now, do you?"

A small, satisfied smile tugs at the corners of my lips. Jacob knows exactly where to hit her. Charlotte has spent years cultivating her image, trying to be the picture-perfect symbol of success and power. ...