Target of Malice

[My goodness, this is like a bolt from the blue. Mr. Thorne is actually in a relationship?]

[Mr. Thorne is a single man, so he's naturally free to enjoy a romance. Congratulations.]

[You must not be a fan of Mr. Thorne. Do you know that Mr. Thorne is already engaged? This woman is just trying to get close to him; she's a mistress.]

[Yes, I'm aware of that. Mr. Thorne's fiancée is Ms. Ashford. They