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Brother Said 'You Don't Belong Here'—I Left. Then They Discovered Who Bought The Venue...

The elegant whispers of the exclusive Hudson Bay Club filled the air like expensive perfume, mingling with the scent of aged scotch and polished mahogany. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow over generations of wealth and influence gathering for the annual membership gala. Yet as I surveyed the opulent ballroom—the hand-carved ice sculptures, the string quartet playing softly in the corner, the members in their tailored suits and designer gowns—I felt nothing but a cold emptiness spreading through my chest. My brother Doug's face had drained of all color when he spotted me across the room, his new wife Elsa whispering urgently in his ear. "Marla," Doug said stiffly when I approached, his voice carrying none of the warmth it once held, "this is a private event. Members and their invited guests only."