Chapter 241

"Mrs. Evans, 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 Evans name!"

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

Nathan Evans having affairs was bad enough, but this brainless floozy? Margaret Evans' 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?" Margaret hissed through clenched teeth. "Apologize now!"

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

Beatrice Merouin turned away in disgust, refusing to even look at her.

"How should I apologize?" Chloe bit her lip, staring at Evelyn Langley.

Evelyn's gaze dropped to Chloe's flat stomach. Why bother with such petty games?

"A sincere apology will suffice."

Chloe blinked, surprised by the easy out.

"That's it?"

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

"I'm sorry!" Chloe bowed her head quickly before Evelyn could change her mind.

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

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

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

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

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

But so what?