As Hope Newton’s figure disappeared through the door of the media room, everyone drew two clear conclusions.

First: Hope Newton was not someone to be messed with.

Second: The Newtons seemed to have a hereditary streak of madness.

Within hours, these conclusions spread like wildfire throughout the entertainment industry.

When Hope went downstairs, she saw Sylvia Newton dramatically retelling the events to Noah and Remi.

“Big brother, you have to avenge Mom! Hope went way too far—she didn’t want to give Mom fever medicine, and then she actually knocked Mom out! She wants Mom dead; I just know it!”

Sylvia clutched Mrs. Newton in her arms, sobbing uncontrollably on the...