My brother’s future in-laws looked me up and down at the rehearsal dinner like I didn’t belong there. Then they started bragging about their powerful family name. What they didn’t know was that the estate beneath their feet belonged to me. And one more insult was about to cost them everything…

to be altered unless approved by Owen, Grace, or me.”

“Yes, Ms. Ellis.”

Patricia flushed red. “This is unbelievable. We’re paying an enormous amount for this wedding.”

“You paid a deposit,” I corrected. “Which can be refunded within the hour.”

Gasps spread around the table.

Owen stepped toward me carefully. “Maya—”

I raised a hand, though my voice softened continue reading …