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—”

“Chatting? You were crossing the line. How dare you stir trouble here?!”

disliking Maisie, she was standing up for her at

her hand, glaring and

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 hard work. I’ve read her work, and I admire her!

love to get ahead by flirting with men. Since you

“You—”

same circle and know very

laughter erupted among the onlookers, leaving the women

in drama. That’s why we shut our mouths when

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

like a threat, leaving the women too embarrassed to argue.

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