Chapter 241: The Society Women Whispered Among Themselves

"Mrs. Holloway, your family's taste in women keeps getting worse. How dare you bring such trashy company to embarrass yourself in public?"

"Exactly! She doesn't even know basic etiquette. What a disgrace to the Holloway name!"

The society women whispered among themselves, their eyes dripping with disdain. Paige Lawson stood at the center of the crowd, fingers twisting the hem of her dress.

Grant Holloway having affairs was bad enough, but this brainless floozy? Catherine Holloway's carefully maintained face twisted with rage.

After years of effort to secure her place in high society, this idiot was ruining everything!

"What are you waiting for?" Catherine hissed through clenched teeth. "Apologize now!"

Paige's eyes welled with tears, her delicate features trembling. That pitiful act might work on men, but these women had seen it all before.

Lenora Voss turned away in disgust, refusing to even look at her.

"How should I apologize?" Paige bit her lip, staring at Clara Whitmore.

Clara's gaze dropped to Paige's flat stomach. Why bother with such petty games?

"A sincere apology will suffice."

Paige blinked, surprised by the easy out.

"That's it?"

"Would you prefer more?" Clara arched an eyebrow.

"I'm sorry!" Paige bowed her head quickly before Clara could change her mind.

"Ms. Whitmore is too generous. Someone like her deserves proper discipline."

"Absolutely. No manners means future disasters. Don't you agree, Mrs. Holloway?"

Catherine forced a smile. "Of course. She'll be properly disciplined at home."

Paige's nails dug into her palms. She'd meant to humiliate Clara, only to make her look merciful instead.

Clara felt the venomous glare and smirked inwardly. Some people mistake kindness for weakness.

But so what?