Demetria thought of how she had always been highly regarded in the elite circle. She had never been treated with such ridicule before.

"I won't let this slide," she declared. "I must teach that woman, Serenity Lewis, a lesson! She must've run to Jackson and whispered horrible things about me in his ear! He has never treated me this way before!"

Demetria was determined to push all blame on Serenity.

"That's enough!" Quinton reminded her. "From now on, don't ever mess with Serenity Lewis again!