Chapter 284 Flattery Before The Fall (1/2)

Nina knew Jessica and Vivian would make trouble for her, but they weren't very good at it.

They were both from famous families. How could they have such dirty minds?

”Don't you have friends?” Nina asked, confused, raising her eyes to look at the pair.

The hushed whispers from the crowd reached Nina's ears. ”Yeah! Can't they be friends?”

”She sprained her ankle. Why can't her friend be worried and check her injury.” ”Married women should be able to have friends.”

”It's like Ms. Shi and Miss Ye are trying to cause trouble for Mrs. Shi.”

”Miss Ye has a thing for Mr. Shi, you know. But I guess Ms. Shi doesn't like her sister-in-law.”

”Why?”

”Maybe she thinks they're not a good match.”

”Why would she think that? Mrs. Shi is pretty and talented. I really admire her.”

”Maybe it is because of her family background. He's rich and she's...well...not.”

Their whispers were annoying, like the buzzing of mosquitoes. Vivian didn't realize that many people liked Nina.

'She's just a painter and one of Professor Gu's disciples. Why should I care?

But we're at a dinner party now. I'd better tone it down so it doesn't ca