Chapter 493

"I..." Ashley panicked.

"Really? Funny, I don't recall any of this," Debra said. "Miss Steele, is there any truth to these wild accusations?"

All eyes swiveled to Ashley, who quickly adopted an expression of wounded innocence. "Miss Blair, how could you say such things? I never said such things."

"You did! You all heard her!" Shelia screeched, her finger jabbing accusingly at the circle of socialites.

However, none of them stood forward to say anything. Shelia was isolated and desperate, while Declan pressed his lips into a thin line.

Debra's smile widened, a picture of sympathy. "It seems Miss Blair is not quite herself today. My plans to remarry Juan have been set in stone for some time. Perhaps the recent loss of her child has affected her mental state, causing her to speak so irrationally."

"I'm not being irrational," Shelia protested, her voice rising to a shrill pitch.

Debra clucked her tongue, a sound dripping with faux concern. "Joe, be a dear and drive Miss Blair to the