Catherine gritted her teeth, "I'd be careful if I were you, Iris. The truth always comes out in the end, and just think how awful you'll look when everyone knows you start rumors about your own family."

"Come on, Iris," Pearl said, her voice cool and calm. "There's no reason to make a scene."

"Listen to her, Iris," Catherine said. "I'm sure she already has about ten other plans for you to carry out for her."

"Excuse me?" Pearl asked.

Catherine sighed, "It's hardly a secret that you're the one ...