"Let the news go viral," Mrs Haward said as the call connected with a broad smile on her face. 

"Today is my lucky day," Mrs Haward said after disconnecting the call with a laugh. "Hey, bring me some wine. I have to celebrate my victory," she said to a servant who was heading for the kitchen. 

The servant nodded in acknowledgement and returned shortly with a bottle of red wine and a glass. 

"Add another glass to it, idiot. Are you blind, can't you see we are two here?" Mrs Haward said ...