The Sister War

e around. Feigh tried to stay composed. "Madam, you're the

's outfit. A sneer crossed her face. "You don't look

eager to avoid further conflict, started to

ss makeup, Casie acted surprised t

man's disdain grew. "Mrs. Bla

e was Jace's wife and wasn't about to correct her. Casie responded wi

t go." Mrs. Langford glared at Feig

Casie cut her off, grabbing her arm with a concern

igned sympathy but was about to le

lared. "You must have bumped into me on pu

"Mrs. Langford, this is a misunderstanding. Lucy used t

s of agreement spread among the crowd. Concerned about the Bla

Mrs. Langford insisted. "The bracel

wever, Casie quickly approached and fumbled through Feigh's pocket.

ive bracelet from Feigh's pocket. Her face fell wi

aken anything, yet the bracelet

Langford declared, pulling ou

theft accusation could severely damage the Blacks' reputation. Although s

ent was palpable. "Lucy, I know you've had a rough pa

igh's protests

me her. As the police arrived and prepared to take her to the st

ered something in her ear. Mrs. Langford's expression shifted abruptly from anger to

led with disdain as she stared at her. Just

't have to go to the station. But please, don't embarrass your

closely behind, clinging to Mrs. Black's side as if they were the perfect mother and daughter-in-law duo.

d into the house and soon found Jace. His express

ut you're also dressed like this and accused of stealing? Ha

to Jace's harsh treatment the night before, and had barely e

steal anything.

laming Casie for finding the bracelet in your poc

desolate, she made her way upstairs to Jace's room, a place she had never been befo

ng Feigh's disheveled state, Casie laughed derisi

Casie. While I may hold the title of queen,

mfortable, Feigh. Jace will soon sever ties with you

offspring," Feigh retorted, fixing a piercing g

I did? Who would lend credence to your words? In du

ticulously applying a touch of makeup. As she beheld her reflection, she exuded elegance

le, recalling Adarnah's cautionary remarks regarding her fleetin

tient entrance. Concealing her apprehensions behind a warm

ed her in his embrace, his