With Rupert from the Evans family supporting her, Stacey felt Ashley should be confident that no one in Edenfield would challenge her.

Stacey had spent the night with Rupert and noticed that he seemed quite pleased with her.

She knew she needed to be patient with her plans.

If her daughter could win Rupert’s favor, she believed Peter’s company would succeed more smoothly. This would lead to Peter treating her better and improving her position within the ...