CHAPTER 5 — The Owner Returns

Daniel immediately bowed.
"Welcome back, Miss Vale."
The crowd gasped.
Miss Vale?
The woman they thought was nobody?
The woman they watched being dragged?
Charlotte looked around the lobby.
The same people who ignored her now couldn't look her in the eyes.
Vivienne stepped backward.
"No..."
She shook her head.
"That's impossible."
Charlotte picked up her bag.
"You were right about one thing."
Vivienne looked confused.
Charlotte continued.
"People like me don't belong here."
A pause.
May you like
"People like me own it."
The entire lobby went silent.