The banquet had reached its later stages, and everything had settled. Grace had not done anything; she quietly sat in the audience, playing the role of a dutiful high-society lady.

Emily was a bit disappointed. She thought Grace would at least do something. Had she really just accepted it like this?

This wasn't like her.

"Olivia, I'm going to the restroom."

Olivia nodded. "Do you need me to go with you?"

"No," Emily replied. "I can manage on my own."

Olivia cautioned her, "Be ...