Shattered Pride

Without another word, Maeve put away her phone, her expression unreadable. She decided to wait things out. "Fetch me a chair," she commanded calmly.

Stuart wasn't sure if Maeve could truly solve this problem, but determined not to lose face, he personally went to fulfill her request.

Seeing this, Cecilia refused to be outdone and had someone fetch her a chair as well.

The two rivals sat facing eac