The Sacrificial Pawn

Audrey was unsure if Beatrice noticed her oddity because she continued, "I initially wanted to host your party here, but Dom's grandfather cares that you went to prison before. So, he allowed us to have the party, but not here."

"It's fine then. Mrs. Caldwell, I appreciate it, but you really don't need to do this," Audrey said hurriedly while she picked up her cutlery from the ground and placed it