Chapter 12 - The Main Stage
The host of the gala stepped up to the microphone.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a special presentation from our top donor, Ms. Elena Vance."
Notice how he didn't use the name Sterling.
Elena gracefully walked up the stairs to the stage, taking the microphone.
Beatrice watched from the crowd, her face twisted in pure, ugly hatred.
"Four years ago, I married into a family that prides itself on high society," Elena began smoothly.
The crowd listened intently, expecting a boring, polite speech.
"But true class isn't about the money you pretend to have."
Elena signaled the audio-visual team in the back booth.
"True class is about how you treat the people who have nothing."
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The massive projector screen behind her suddenly clicked on.
There was a collective gasp from the five hundred guests in the room.
