Meanwhile, back at Rolly’s apartment, Kate was sitting cross-legged on the couch, her fingers gripping a steaming cup of coffee.

Rolly, now fully awake and dressed, sat beside her, smirking as she scrolled through her phone.

“You’re trending, babe.” Rolly chuckled, turning the screen to show her. The headline read:

KATE ANDREWS—VICTIM OR MASTER MANIPULATOR?

Kate snatched the phone, scrolling furiously through the comments.

Most were calling her a liar, saying Serena had handled herself with grace and class while Kate had played the victim.

Her stomach twisted.

She had expected some backlash, but not this much.

Kate set the phone down, rubbing her temples. “This isn’t good, Rolly. First...