Chapter 23

On the other side of the courtyard, Simone stood at the top of the steps, glaring daggers at Sabrina. Just thinking about how Sabrina had tricked her-made her mute, humiliated her in the basement in front of everyone-had Simone's blood boiling. With gritted teeth, she spat, "Look at her, so fake and flashy. She's embarrassing the Bennetts!" Next to her, Olivia stood graceful in her long dress, her beautiful face holding its usual proud expression as she smirked lightly. "You're overreacting. Who knows how long she'll even stay here? Don't tie that woman to the Bennetts." Simone swirled the wine in her glass and sneered, "Fine, I'll do her a favor and help speed up her exit." At the same time, Matilda was equally annoyed. The moment she saw Sabrina dressed to the nines standing beside Cassian, her face darkened. She took an opportunity to pull Sabrina aside and snapped, "What are you wearing? Don't you have any sense of propriety? You look ridiculous!" Sabrina met Matilda's stern gaze a