The ladies of high society furrowed their brows, searching for the source of the voice.

A young woman, dressed simply with black-rimmed glasses, looked at them coldly.

"Jealousy breeds malice. Uplifting oneself by demeaning others is no virtue. Perhaps you should ponder how to improve yourselves and find your own happiness," she said coldly, adjusting her glasses before turning to leave.

The socialites glared at her, biting their lips in silent fury.

Elysia and Jessamine had been eavesdropping from behind a pillar, catching every word of mockery from the women and the young lady's sharp retort.

Corbin was away from their small private room, and as they came out looking for him, they happened upon the gossiping group.

them but

wouldn't look good to start a conflict, especially since

hadn't expected someone to stand up for them, especially not a

asked Jessamine, "Who was that girl?

my

now understood why the socialites held their

once he's made his choice, it's for life. And if you're willing, the Huber family would be honored to stand in as your family. My

Before leaving, Elysia gave

home around nine after dinner with Jessamine, Elysia ushered her kids to bed. Once in her bedroom, she couldn't

had been looking at her

that some women were gossiping

know? Oh right, Beatrix must've told him! Some

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