Chapter Ninety Five - Family Secrets Revealed

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the quaint streets of the town, Amelia Hartwell found herself driving towards her beloved bakery. The familiar route, once a source of comfort and anticipation, now filled her with a growing sense of unease. As she turned the corner onto Main Street, her heart sank at the sight before her. A crowd had gathered in front of a sleek, modern building just a few blocks from her own establishment. Balloons and banners adorned the façade, and the excited chatter of the onlookers filled the air. Amelia pulled over, her hands gripping the steering wheel tightly as she watched the scene unfold. "Ladies and gentlemen," a voice boomed through a microphone, "welcome to the grand opening of 'Sweet Sensations'!" The crowd erupted in applause as a tall, impeccably dressed woman stepped forward, her perfectly coiffed blonde hair gleaming in the spotlights. She raised her hands, a dazzling smile on her face. "I'm Victoria Lang, and I'm