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—"

line. How dare

Despite the rumors of Whitney disliking Maisie, she

Whitney raised her hand, glaring and causing the

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 did with her talent and

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

"You—"

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

among the onlookers, leaving the women flushed and

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

Whitney glared at her, hands on her 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, I'll tear your mouth

a threat, leaving the women too embarrassed to

her chin, watching them leave with

drama concluded, and everything returned to

did she remember that Maisie was behind her. Turning around, she met Maisie's timid

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