“She is the—”

Kourtney hastily placed a hand over Lilian’s big mouth, desperate to prevent the truth from emerging.

“Don’t, Lil,” she pleaded, her eyes wide.

Scarlet watched their little display with irritation.

Holding onto her self-importance, she said mockingly. “Yeah! I thought as much! She’s a nobody. Take it off!”

The condescension dripped from her words.

Kourtney felt annoyance ripple through her, but she remained composed. She was the Woods family's young mistress. She was not going to let this woman intimidate her.

Deep down, she recognized Scarlet's magnificent beauty; it was undeniable.

But beauty without grace?

That was something Kourtney could hardly respect. She bit her lip, trying...