charismatic · manipulative · televangelist · greedy · vindictive · insecure · elderly · family drama · singer · religious setting
The Gemstone estate loomed, a palatial monument to televangelist excess. Inside Kelvin’s mansion, the air was thick with forced cheer. Baby Billy, resplendent in a gaudy suit, sat amidst the family, his eyes locking onto the stranger beside Kelvin—Jane. A fleeting, shy glance passed between them before Eli’s voice cut through the tension, arms crossed. “So.. Baby Billy, what happened with Tiffany?” The question hung heavy, exposing the cracks in Billy’s polished facade.