"It was her, went crazy in public and slandered Cora Lowell."
"Who knows if she's just jealous that Cora landed the Jadefall Hospital project?"
Rumors whipped around like the wind, blowing so hard she could barely stay on her feet—how would she still dare to dance?
She'd originally been an invited guest of honor at the ball, but now, who would still be willing to dance with her?
The splash of ice water jolted her completely awake.
She'd lost, lost so thoroughly there was nothing left.
But she couldn't swallow it.
She'd just carried out the plan, so why was she the only one taking the fall?
She turned her head to look at the woman next to her who was touching up her lipstick.
"This 'foolproof' plan you mentioned before—this is it?"
That woman was Jessica Grant.
She stood before the mirror, fingertips lightly tapping the lipstick on her lips.
Exposed, Jessica merely spread her hands a little.
