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The photos clearly showed Esme and another younger man in an intimate position, suggesting they had a close relationship.

Esme's expression turned odd. She asked, "Ms. Lewis, what are you implying?"

"The difference between you and Mr. Thorne is that one of you has been exposed, and the other hasn't."

"But I'm not a public figure. It won't really affect me, even if this is exposed."

"Really?" Grace replied with a knowing smile, stirring her coffee.

"In this circle, aren't you afraid of being the subject of gossip among the other ladies, becoming a laughing stock over tea and dinner?"

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Grace had learned about these circles during her time with Benjamin With no jobs or financial worries, these women spent their days having tea and gossiping. Being the center of discussion was a fatal fall from grace.

Esme took a deep breath. "Currently, the public is condemning Willow and Matthew. Me speaking up won't solve anything."

asking you to

what do you

have children with Mr. Thorne yet, right? Regardless of Willow's situation, the child is real. Would you be happy if

hit the

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this is an

coffee. "My suggestion is that Mr. Thorne cut off all contact with Willow, and you step in

with determination at her

child. If you take the child under your wing, you control

maintain the reputation of being wronged yet virtuous. Who would be

you have a knack for manipulating

advice, but of

resolve the public opinion for

past this, I assure you a lifetime of wealth and honor." After sending

progress on Ashley's

industry and has found Willow's current location," Luke