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—"

were crossing the line. How dare you stir

silence. Despite the rumors of Whitney disliking Maisie,

but Whitney raised her hand, glaring and causing the mediator

not afraid to stir trouble 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, and I admire her! Don't slander

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 it yourself,

"You—"

disgusting! We're in the same circle and know very well how they are. Do you

laughter erupted among the onlookers, leaving the women

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 spoke... But you're

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

words hung in the air like a threat, leaving the women too embarrassed to argue. They hastily

watching them

as the drama concluded, and everything

she remember that Maisie was behind her. Turning around, she met Maisie's timid yet grateful eyes, a

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