Chapter 22

Hearing this, Sarafina's entourage of socialites erupted into a burst of mocking laughter. Maya was furious, smoke practically pouring from her ears. She was about to rush forward to argue, but Elara pulled her back firmly.

Elara's expression was composed and self-possessed. She met Sarafina's gaze, her voice steady and restrained: "Giving the money was Kaelen's idea. Just like those scandals