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THE LEGACY OF LOVE AND LIES....
Chapter 1. "The Award Night"
Emma
The luxurious ballroom was abuzz with the who's who of the business world, all gathered to celebrate the year's most outstanding entrepreneurs. My family, the Smiths, and our long-time rivals, the Joneses, were both in attendance, our tensions simmering just below the surface.
My brother, Alex, was up for the prestigious Golden Entrepreneur Award, and our mother, Jane, was beaming with pride. But as we mingled with the Joneses, I couldn't help but notice the cold glances and strained smiles. Their son, Ethan, was also a nominee, and the competition between our families was palpable.
As the evening wore on, the announcement came: Alex had won the award! But instead of congratulations, the Joneses offered only forced smiles and lukewarm applause. And then, in a shocking move, Ethan took the stage, challenging the award and accusing Alex of unethical business practices.
The room erupted into chaos, and our families' long-simmering feud boiled over. In the midst of the chaos, I locked eyes with Maya Smith, My Cousin sister I saw a flicker of something unexpected - a spark of understanding, a hint of secrets shared. And in that moment, I knew that this night would be only the beginning of a dangerous game of truth, lies, and legacy.
© shreeyakamble
Emma
The luxurious ballroom was abuzz with the who's who of the business world, all gathered to celebrate the year's most outstanding entrepreneurs. My family, the Smiths, and our long-time rivals, the Joneses, were both in attendance, our tensions simmering just below the surface.
My brother, Alex, was up for the prestigious Golden Entrepreneur Award, and our mother, Jane, was beaming with pride. But as we mingled with the Joneses, I couldn't help but notice the cold glances and strained smiles. Their son, Ethan, was also a nominee, and the competition between our families was palpable.
As the evening wore on, the announcement came: Alex had won the award! But instead of congratulations, the Joneses offered only forced smiles and lukewarm applause. And then, in a shocking move, Ethan took the stage, challenging the award and accusing Alex of unethical business practices.
The room erupted into chaos, and our families' long-simmering feud boiled over. In the midst of the chaos, I locked eyes with Maya Smith, My Cousin sister I saw a flicker of something unexpected - a spark of understanding, a hint of secrets shared. And in that moment, I knew that this night would be only the beginning of a dangerous game of truth, lies, and legacy.
© shreeyakamble
