Chapter 20: No Standing

Luna Medlem let out a cold laugh. "What misunderstanding could there be? Randy's assistant already told me!" Randy. His assistant. Celia understood in an instant what this was really about. Madam Balam patted Luna's hand in a soothing, almost indulgent way. "Serena, your niece really is just like those from your second branch. Not a shred of class." Serena's vision swam, dark at the edges, and heat rushed to her face. She regretted it, truly regretted bringing Celia back. Celia hadn't been raised...