Chapter 3 - Victoria Tries To Defend Her Arrogant Actions Vainly

Victoria forced an uneasy smile, stepping forward to bridge the gap between herself and the terrifying family matriarch.
“Mrs. Sterling, we were just handling a minor family dispute regarding my future husband's messy divorce,” Victoria purred smoothly.
Eleanor slowly turned her head toward Victoria, her expression as cold and unforgiving as a block of carved glacier ice.
“Did I invite you to speak, young woman? In my day, mistresses maintained some semblance of quiet discretion in public,” Eleanor stated flatly.
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Victoria’s painted smile vanished completely, replaced by a flush of deep humiliation as the surrounding valet attendants whispered.
“You have no right to speak to me that way! Marcus is divorcing her right now, and I am his new partner!” Victoria snapped.
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