Aurora descended the staircase alongside Xander, her light steps contrasting with the tension that built the moment Nene met them at the bottom. The usual warmth in Nene's expression was replaced by a slight grimness as she bowed politely.
"Ma'am," Nene began cautiously, "Tea Time Gossip has published a scandal involving Mr. Owen and Mrs. Olivia. And it's serious this time."
Aurora's brows knitted together as she halted mid-step. "What happened?"
Nene hesitated before handing over a tablet. "It seems Mrs. Olivia has lost her child following an altercation with Mr. Owen at a nightclub."
The words struck like a bolt. Aurora's hand flew to her mouth in shock. "She lost her baby?"
Hearing this, Xander stepped forward, his jaw tightening. "What commotion? What nightclub?" His voice was low but simmering with restrained anger.
