Chapter 19 Green With Envy

• “Since Mr. Fairchild has already spoken, let's not dwell on the past,” Juliette said softly. Jackson's indifference stung, but she swallowed the pain.
• Seeing Jackson's indifference toward Juliette, Queenie's hostility grew even sharper. The stiff way Juliette carried herself only deepened Queenie's satisfaction. It was as if Juliette's discomfort was fueling her happiness.
• After a few rounds of drinks, Joseph, seemingly picking up on the tension between Juliette and Jackson, wisely stopped bringing up Juliette's situation. He treated her like an ornament, beautiful but ignored, sitting quietly in a corner of the booth.