Chapter 198 High-stakes Mahjong Game

• Ashley felt the need to protect Jane in front of others. Seeing Mrs. Fang's unkindness, she was uncomfortable. Competing with words alone was not enough. Ashley followed Mrs. Fang inside, inviting Mrs. Zeng and Mrs. Luo, saying, "Mrs. Zeng, you said you wanted to visit my house last time. Today you are here. Let's play a few rounds, then I can show you around, stay for lunch. How about that?"
• Ashley valued her reputation, and she and her mahjong friends often liked to show off. Jane understood Ashley's character. If others didn't say anything, she could endure it, but if they were impolite, she wouldn't hold back.
• After all, Jane's family now belonged to William's family. In terms of wealth and power, none of these women's husbands could match William Blake. Otherwise, why would they keep referring to William Blake as "Mr. William"?