Protecting My Naive Rich Mother-In-Law

Synopsis

I used to play people like a fiddle. A smile here, a sigh there, and things just fell into my lap. However, when I married into a prominent and wealthy family, those talents initially seemed unnecessary. My husband, Edward Grant, was utterly devoted. He remained by my side without any prompting. My father-in-law, Richard, was the stereotypical silent and formidable executive. We had never exchanged more than a few polite words. My mother-in-law, Victoria, presented herself as a stern socialite, but in reality, she was rather naive and exceedingly generous. With minimal effort, I found myself firmly in her favor. Finding myself with considerable free time, I began offering private instruction at the family estate. For a significant fee, I taught social graces and refined arts, such as floral design. Life was luxurious and uncomplicated. That changed the day Olivia Green returned. She was a childhood friend of Richard's, arriving unexpectedly from overseas. Victoria, who was my primary benefactor, was completely unprepared for her. The situation rattled her so deeply that she privately considered divorce. That was the moment I knew I could no longer remain a spectator. I decided to intervene.