Chapter 76 Now's My Turn

• The live stream chat exploded. Olivia's face went from designer bronze to ghost white faster than a stock market crash. Her mouth opened and closed but no words could come out. Behind her, Ethan's face went from smug to stunned faster than a South Side minute.
• "Mother." Mason's voice carried that dangerous quiet that made smart people reach for their lawyers. "Don't waste your breath. Some folks can't tell the difference between cubic zirconia and diamonds." His smile sharpened. "No matter how many times life tries to teach them."
• "How dare you!" Ethan started forward, but Eve's quiet cough stopped him cold. The way her hand rested on her clutch—just so—reminded everyone that South Side girls carried more than lipstick in their evening bags.