The damage you inflicted could easily backfire on you later on.

Even if you did not suffer the backlash, you would have a record and your life would be blemished if you were convicted.

The onlookers soon dispersed.

Everyone resumed drinking, chatting happily as if nothing had ever happened.

Knowing now that her daughter-in-law was not a pushover and would retaliate immediately after being insulted, Rosella felt much more at ease.

Mrs. House invited the madams into her parlor.

Once the Yor