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—"

You were crossing the line. How dare you stir trouble

Whitney disliking Maisie, she was standing up for her at this

Whitney raised her hand, glaring and causing the mediator to

all! I heard the horrible things that you guys said loud and clear! Maisie achieved what she did with her talent and hard work. I've read her work, and I admire her! Don't slander her talent,

out there who love to get ahead by flirting

"You—"

circle and know very well how they are.

the onlookers, leaving the women flushed and

and a bigshot in drama. That's why we shut our mouths when you

waist. "Literati should just tolerate bitches' bullying? Let me tell you that my family has more than literati. We also have military commanders! If I hear you spew nonsense again, slandering my nephew and his wife,

a threat, leaving the women too embarrassed to

watching them

the drama

then did she remember that Maisie was behind her. Turning around, she

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