It was a common Language that she had claimed another's child as Bryson's, only to be publicly humiliated and rebuked.

Whenever Derek tried to discuss business collaborations, the mere mention of his name caused potential partners to withdraw, keeping their distance from him.

Only the support from Madeline's father's company had brought some relief, but now they faced the relentless targeting of the Andrews family, a crisis fueled by Kathy's actions.