Dad Faked Being Poor for Thirty Years

Summary

Leila Elkin, FNB's new director, had ousted news queen Diana Croft, causing a city-wide scandal. Now she stood in my consignment shop, here to sell jewelry.

"My darling had these custom-made," she said, waving a hand. "He spoils me with so many gifts."

A diamond choker with a ruby the size of my thumb—worth at least ten million—lay beside other treasures. I smiled professionally. "Your husband must love you deeply."

But as I checked the certificates, the signature made me freeze. Leila sipped her tea, eyes glinting. "Oh, I'm not his wife. We're just... first loves."