Diana Donovan's lips twitched into a forced smile. "I have heard him mention it."
Mrs. Rhodes's eyes, which seemed capable of seeing into one's soul, held a smile as she gazed at Diana Donovan.
"That's good. You and Sterling are about the same age. You'll be seeing more of each other in the future, so do get along."
Diana Donovan understood the deeper meaning behind Mrs. Rhodes's words and nearly lost her composure.
Mrs. Rhodes was both defending Stella Sterling and giving her a pointed reminder.
'There was a time when she was the one, among all the socialites in The Vesper Circle, closest to Mrs. Rhodes.'
'Now, it was all because of Stella Sterling…'
Just as a myriad of emotions flickered across Diana Donovan's face,
Mrs. Hollis and a few other society wives walked over, all smiles.
Mrs. Rhodes chatted with them briefly.
At Mrs. Hollis's suggestion, the group of ladies prepared to move to the outdoor garden for tea and conversation.
Just then,
