Chapter 11

Camille’s POV

“Stanford University, class of 2016. Summa cum laude. Double major in Economics and Computer Science.”

I stared at the diploma in my hands, the heavy paper embossed with gold seals and signatures. My name, Camille Kane written in elegant calligraphy across the center. A degree I never earned from a university I’d never attended.

My hands started to shake.

“How is this possible?” I whispered, running my finger over the raised seal. It felt real. Everything felt real.

Victoria sat across from me in her private office, walls lined with dark wood and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. A massive desk separated us, covered with documents spread out like puzzle pieces forming my new life.

“Money opens many doors,” she said, sliding another folder toward me. “People are surprisingly willing to alter records when the price is right. The right donation to the alumni fund, the right conversation with the right dean.”

I opened the folder