Believe It Or Not

Celia was profoundly disgusted by her stepsister's relentless, unprovoked hostility. She stared back at Portia from across the pristine white tablecloth, a deep, heavy frown wrinkling her forehead. "What on earth are you talking about? That is complete nonsense, and you know it."

"Nonsense? Are you playing dumb, or do you really not know what I am trying to say?" Portia snorted in blatant disdain