The Price of Slander

Chloe was eager to defend Coralie still. “I'm telling the truth. Coralie was only trying to help me. She has no designs on Mr. Dalton...”

“Enough,” Derek interrupted her with a hint of disgust, “If Mrs. Dalton asks you to hold your tongue, then you should keep your mouth shut.”

“But I can't let Coralie be wrongly accused.”

Whenever Coralie was mentioned, Derek did feel a bit guilty. He rubbed his