Emma had spoken plainly, and her words were loud enough for others to hear.

Sophia didn’t argue. Instead, she graciously took out the notes that she made during the prvious work and began explaining William’s preferences and habits, making sure Emma—who had been standing nearby—caught every word.

Sophia did this with motives. She wanted Emma, and everyone else listening, to know that she hadn’t been demoted. Instead, she was merely here to “experience ...