The crowd erupted after Brenda’s words. “Brenda is shameless, seducing a married man like Mr. Hastings!”
“And Mr. Hastings doesn’t refuse! Could they really be sleeping together, like the headlines say?”
“If that’s true, it’s so unfair to Mrs. Hastings!”
Patrick, overhearing his employees, looked at Wesley standing beside Scarlett. It was Wesley, the man who always came to Scarlett’s rescue.
Wesley ignored Patrick’s warning glance and addressed the crowd. “What you’re saying is true. Your Mr. Hastings has long betrayed your Mrs. Hastings for this married Brenda.”
A female employee spoke up for Scarlett. “How could Mr. Hastings cheat on someone as perfect as Mrs. Hastings with someone so inferior?”
Scarlett now understood Wesley’s promised surprise. further helping her seek justice. T
