Only she can understand her current state of utter destitution.
Offending Pedro Langley means the road in the entertainment industry has grown difficult; she has no choice but to find another path.
To curry favor with Sophie Scott and expand her connections in high society, she has degraded herself to the point of agreeing to attend events like this one, willing to be a foil for Sophie.
And the origin of all this—
Is the woman right in front of her!
With a slight raise of her eyelids, Nora Scott took in the twisted face of Lily Turner, chuckled, and very earnestly said, "Yes, I'm gloating."
Lily Turner: "..."
Some people hide their filthy intentions, speaking sweet words to please others into happiness.
And some people, like Nora Scott, are candid and straightforward but often infuriate you as soon as they open their mouths.
"Excuse me."
Nora Scott placed one hand in her pocket, lazily looking at her.
This person was standing right in the way, incredibly obstructive.