Chapter 60: I Won’t Let Anyone Harm Her

Eliana picked up on Randall’s irked tone and figured out the score—it had to be about that bracelet drama. After ending the call, she shooed her assistant off to drop the docs at the office, then hopped in her ride and cruised back to the Griffith abode. The moment she stepped through the door, Vanessa’s sobs hit her ears, “Mom, you have no idea how people are snickering behind my back, saying our Griffith family’s rep is shot to hell. I went out with a bracelet worth a few bucks, and with all those bigwigs watching that night, I was so mortified I wanted to crawl into a hole.” Camille enveloped her in a bear hug, patting her back soothingly, “Sweetie, don’t you fret, your pop will set your sister straight.” Vanessa’s little scheme with the fake bracelet to extort cash not only went viral but also put a dent in Randall’s image. He’d invited his retired cronies for a round of golf today. After nailing a few shots, one of his buddies, who he didn’t quite see eye to eye with, threw t