The dining room had already begun brimming with guests by the time Scarlett entered, called over by Lady Hartman’s aide to exchange pleasantries. From somewhere across the table, Emily approached her discreetly, her tone hushed but urgent.

“Scarlett, have you heard what happened to Dylan?”

“What?” Scarlett asked.

“He got out on bail and wound up spending the night with some woman. But someone took photos — turns out, she had HIV. ...