Whitney adjusted her shawl and stood tall, exuding authority in the presence of those women.

"Tell me!" She raised her voice, projecting majesty. "I think I heard you say that my nephew is a... cuckold? I'd like to know how you came to that conclusion."

The women knew Whitney was not to be offended and smiled as they attempted to leave. Unexpectedly, Whitney didn't let them go, her voice escalating.

The onlookers turned their attention, and an awkward tension filled the atmosphere.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Whitney scoffed, glancing at Maisie behind her. "This is my nephew's wife. Don't you know her?"

"We do, we do..." the women said softly.

"Then why did you criticize her?"

"You misunderstood us, Ms. Kinglake!" Danielle explained with a smile. "We were just chatting. We—"

the line. How dare you stir trouble

onlookers observed in silence. Despite the rumors of Whitney disliking Maisie, she was standing up for her

Whitney raised her hand, glaring and

the Newhouses' event. I don't want to stir trouble in someone else's territory," Whitney declared, determined. "But I'm not afraid to stir trouble at all! I heard the horrible things that you guys said loud and clear! Maisie achieved what she

watch your own men! There are indeed many mediocre celebrities out there who love to get ahead by flirting with men. Since you managed to say that, you must have experienced

"You—"

same circle and know very well how they are. Do you

erupted among the onlookers, leaving the women flushed and

in

bullying? Let me tell you that my family has more than literati.

a threat, leaving the women too embarrassed to argue. They hastily

lifted her chin, watching them leave with

onlookers dispersed as the drama concluded, and everything returned

Maisie was behind her. Turning around, she met Maisie's

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