Kapitel 209: Charissa's Lies (1)

The Charissa's scoop was hard to ignore and by the next day, thousands of copies spread through the city. Not only high society but even the commoners talked about stolen marriage as the newspaper called it.

"Her shameless sister clung to the young count who out of respect for his deceased mentor had no other choice but to accept. The noble lady is not heartbroken since her fiancé was taken from her…"

Arianell folded the paper, staring in disbelief.

"You all right?" Jaya asked her as she sipped from the cup. They sat on the covered balcony as they met over the sale report. The location was their hidden spot to overlook the situation in the salon but give them enough privacy from being discovered. Instead of working, they just read the newspaper and listened to the gossip.