CHAPTER FIFTY ONE – NEWS AND RUMOURS

Back at the spa, Charlotte ended the call with Julian, her heart heavy with uncertainty. She turned to her friends, who were watching her with worried expressions. "Is everything okay?" Sienna asked gently. Charlotte shook her head. "I don't know. Julian says the rumors aren't true, but I can't help feeling like he's hiding something." Jade frowned. "Charlotte, you can't let a few nasty tabloid stories ruin your marriage. You and Julian love each other. That's all that matters." But Bianca spoke up again, her voice hesitant. "I don't know, Jade. Maybe Charlotte's right to be worried. I mean, think about it. Julian's always been ambitious. What if he did see Charlotte as a way to climb the social ladder?" Sienna shot Bianca a sharp look. "Bianca, you're not helping. Charlotte doesn't need more doubts right now." Charlotte held up a hand. "No, it's okay, Sienna. I need to hear this. I need to know what people are saying." Jade sighed. "Charlotte, people will always talk. It doesn'