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Chapter 1: The Party of Lies<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Bethesda Country Club smelled of old money, rare orchids, and an overwhelming amount of hypocrisy. The grand ballroom was bathed in the warm, golden light of three massive crystal chandeliers. Waiters in crisp white jackets glided effortlessly across the polished hardwood floor, balancing silver trays laden with champagne and beluga caviar.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was a Tuesday evening, a bizarre time for an engagement party, but my brother Tyler had insisted. He claimed it was the only date that fit into his \u201cgrueling medical rotation schedule.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chapter 1: The Party of Lies The Bethesda Country Club smelled of old money, rare orchids, and an overwhelming amount of hypocrisy. The grand ballroom was bathed in the warm, golden light of three massive crystal chandeliers. Waiters in crisp white jackets glided effortlessly across the polished hardwood floor, balancing silver trays laden with champagne…<\/p>\n

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