Shattered Composure

Harper turned to glare at her, ready to snap, but Sloane squeezed her hand under the table, holding her back.

Sloane thought, 'This level of mockery was nothing. Barely a scratch.'

Peyton shot Sloane a sideways glance, her lips curled into a smug smile as she played the gracious host, lifting her glass in a showy gesture.

"Come, everyone, let's raise a glass to Sloane to welcome her back into our