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.

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

her hand, glaring and causing the mediator

at 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,

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

"You—"

the same circle and know very well how they are. Do you need me to elaborate

erupted among the onlookers, leaving the women flushed

was humiliated and furious. "We respect you because you're a university lecturer and a bigshot in drama. That's why we shut our mouths when you

me tell you that my family has more than literati. We also have military

hung in the air like a threat, leaving

chin, watching them leave

as the drama

that Maisie was behind her. Turning around, she met

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255