Tara kicked off her heels, tossed her bag aside, and began taking down every framed photo in the villa. She removed the pictures, burned them one by one, and threw the empty frames away. She hadn’t realized just how many there were. The living room, the hallway, the bedroom, the study, the gym, the walk-in closet—walls, shelves, tables—they were everywhere. As she worked, her phone rang. Seeing that it was her father, she answered, only to be met with his angry voice. “Tara, what’s going on online? How could a scandal like this come out now?” Feeling drained, Tara sank onto the carpet and replied softly, “Dad…” Her nose stung, and her throat tightened. Hearing her tone, Joe’s voice immediately softened. “Don’t cry, sweetheart. Don’t cry. I’m here. We won’t let them get away with this! Leave it to me. I’ll make sure those websites pay for this!” The warmth of Joe’s concern broke down the last of her defenses. Tara covered her mouth, choking back sobs as the ni
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