"Well then, let's continue with the meal," Imogen said after a long silence. She gave a subtle nod to one of the servants, signaling him to take away the documents, clearly intending to end the discussion. "But, Grandma..." "Mom..." Both Selena and Dana protested, their faces full of dissatisfaction. This was the biggest piece of dirt they had on Isabelle, something that could even shake Nicholas' standing in the Carter family. "Today is your husband's birthday, Selena," Imogen said, her face expressionless as she shot Dana a warning glance as well. Selena sat down, her expression sullen as she reluctantly picked up her knife and fork again. But no matter how much she tried to contain herself, the harsh scraping of her knife against the plate betrayed her simmering anger and frustr

