Scarlett shot back at Brenda, her tone calm yet cutting. "Brenda, you think I'll buy your threats? The Hastings family may be powerful, but I'm not defenseless."
Brenda sneered. "Scarlett, hanging around Mr. Kingsley can't make you powerful overnight. You're just a regular doctor. Otherwise, why are you renting this place instead of owning a home?"
Scarlett's face remained composed, but her words cut deeper.
"Brenda, how I live my life is my business. And don't forget, as long as the divorce isn't finalized, I'm still Patrick's legal wife. No matter how much he earns, half of it is mine."
Brenda was seething, pointing a shaking finger at Scarlett.
"Scarlett, you—you're going too far. I'll tell Patrick everything you said!"
Scarlett suddenly grabbed Brenda's outstretched hand, tighten
