Despite her father's massive failure, Celeste was not ready to surrender.

That evening, Mara walked alone through the estate's sprawling rose garden to clear her head.

The security guards were stationed at the perimeter, leaving the inner gardens quiet and isolated.

Suddenly, a figure stepped out from behind a large marble fountain, blocking Mara's path.

It was Celeste, looking disheveled, wild-eyed, and completely unhinged.

She had bribed a delivery driver to sneak her past the outer security gates.

Celeste screamed that Mara had ruined her life, her family, and her future.

She lunged forward, her manicured hands clawing desperately at Mara’s face.

Mara dodged the initial attack, using her height and agility to step out of the way.

But Celeste was fueled by pure, toxic rage and managed to grab the silver locket around Mara's neck.

The delicate chain snapped violently, and the locket clattered onto the stone pathway.

Celeste raised her high heel, determined to crush the symbol of Julian and Mara’s connection.

Mara tackled her to the ground, pinning the screaming heiress against the cold stone.

"You have lost, Celeste," Mara whispered fiercely, her voice steady and completely fearless.

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Julian and his security team sprinted down the pathway, alerted by the commotion.

They pulled Celeste away, finally locking her in handcuffs as they waited for the police.