Chapter FourSamantha was scathing in her damnation of Richard Stanhope, but she tempered that denunciation with criticism of Melissa's promiscuity.
“What were you thinking of, dear girl? One month in town and jumping into bed with a very casual acquaintance. I realise we've only just met, but I can't stand idly by and allow you to disgrace yourself so badly! He's a degenerate liar who sullies other people reputations by feigning to know them. He is not Linley's partner, and I know that for a fact.”
“And how would you know?” Melissa defiantly asked, still clinging to hope.
“Because it's part of my role as an aspiring Prime Minister's wife to know everything and everyone, my dear. David's wife, with Richard's wife, are both in my close circle of friends. Have you heard that saying about k
