The next day, scandalous gossip flooded the trending topics.
My first day back in the States, I went viral, but for all the wrong reasons.
#WealthyInLawBoldlyConfrontsMistressToSaveMarriage#
#RagsToRichesMarriageInRuins,MontgomeryHeiressFindsNewLove#
#NewlyRichHusband'sMaritalWoesBlamedonHomewrecker#
...
It didn't take a genius to figure out who was behind this carefully orchestrated drama.
My dad was so furious he smashed the antique vase I'd just bought at auction. "This is outrageous!"
I was about to console him when I got a call from Seraphina:
"Brent, my mother would like to invite you over for dinner. She wants to apologize to you in person."
I hesitated for a few seconds before agreeing.
After all, the Montgomerys were one of the top families in Chicago.
I couldn't keep avoiding the Montgomerys forever, given our inevitable business interactions.