Across the room, Jade was beside herself, clamoring to call the police and give Jasmine a harsh lesson. Madam Hughes, with venom in her voice, declared loudly that Jasmine should be thrown out of the house.

"The Hughes family will not tolerate a daughter-in-law whose hands are as filthy as hers! It’s a stain on our reputation! Stanley, divorce her immediately!"

The scene grew chaotic. Voices overlapped, accusations spiraled out of control, and Helen stood there, ...