The entrance was swarming with luxury cars. It wasn't just family; the guest list included the city's most prominent heiresses and Eliana's close circle of friends. They were all here to celebrate the return of the "real" daughter.

Before I could announce myself, a staff member grabbed my arm, mistaking me for a temp worker. I was shoved into a changing room, forced into a server's uniform, and pushed into the main hall.

I watched from the shadows as my parents presented Eliana with jewelry worth tens of millions. They beamed at her with a warmth I had never known.

Then came Hudson. He handed over the deed to a branch company, giving Eliana immense prestige in front of the guests. Then, the final blow. He placed my bank card into her palm.

"Harper saved this for three years," Hudson said casually. "Take it. Have some fun."

A bitter, silent laugh shook my chest.

Three years. Three years of selling my body, my dignity, my soul to pay for his "treatment." And now, he'd handed my blood money to the person I hated most in this world.

Almost funny.

I turned to flee, but a wall of bodies blocked my path. Them—the men who had spent years using me.

Lucas stood at the front, a cruel smirk playing on his lips. "Eliana was right," he sneered. "You really came here to snitch."

"You slut," another hissed. "Did you actually think you could ruin our relationship with Hudson?"

My phone vibrated again.

Eliana: Service Big Brother's buddies nicely. Don't thank me too much.

"Harper," Lucas drawled, stepping closer. "It's been a while since you entertained us. Today is a celebration. Come have some fun."

Adrenaline spiked. I grabbed a heavy porcelain vase and hurled it at them. The crash created a momentary gap, and I bolted toward the crowd.

If I make a scene, someone will see. If it gets big enough, I can escape.

I was inches from safety when Lucas tackled me. My face slammed into the marble floor, the impact jarring my teeth.

Hudson noticed the commotion and strode over, frowning at his flustered friends. "What are you doing? Bullying a waiter?"

I opened my mouth to scream, but Lucas's hand clamped over my lips.

"This waiter tried to seduce me," Lucas lied smoothly, pinning me down. "Honeytrap extortion. I'm just about to teach him a lesson."

Muffled cries trapped in my throat, I used the last of my strength to claw at Hudson's trouser leg.