A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 148

“No, that’s not it!”

“Then you admit it?”

Brinley was utterly cornered by Starla’s relentless logic, unable to form a coherent response. Fortunately for her, Clyde arrived at that moment.

Compared to his demeanor at Petal Villa, Clyde’s attitude was now one of profound respect. “Mrs. Yelchin,” he said, bowing his head slightly.

The title sent a wave of bitter amusement through Starla, and she let out a slow, mocking laugh that echoed eerily in the quiet hallway.

Clyde looked deeply uncomfortable but dared not show it.

When her laughter subsided, Starla’s voice was laced with sarcasm. “Mrs. Yelchin, is it? Not Ms. Lansbury? Funny, yesterday at Petal Villa—in the home I shared with Fairfax—you seemed to have no trouble calling me Ms. Lansbury.”

So, yesterday he was subtly reminding her that even as Fairfax’s wife, she was still an outsider. It seemed her brother had been very effective overnight, forcing Harriet to eat a healthy dose of humble pie.

Fairfax’s expression grew even stormier when he heard that Clyde had called her Ms. Lansbury. Clyde’s face was taut with tension, but he forced himself to speak. “Our madam would like to see you. She requests your presence in her room. Please.”

He added the last word with another dip of his head, his tone bordering on pleading.

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