Kate stirred in her sleep, the soft glow of the bedside lamp illuminating Ryan’s bedroom.

A satisfied smile tugged at her lips as she recalled the little celebration she had last night—celebrating Serena’s downfall.

She had been so sure that Serena was done for, that the internet would rip her apart for the fake DNA results, the affairs with Ryan and now the fake recording of Steve Jacob voice of her being his mistress— His woman.

But she had no idea what was happening outside the four walls of Ryan’s house.

The loud, persistent ringing of the doorbell shattered the silence of the morning.

Kate groaned, rubbing her temples as...