The divorce battle of the country's wealthiest couple went viral in high society in no time. This was far more explosive than any scandal about keeping a mistress or cheating with a young model.
The fact that their daughter-in-law, Shirley Thorne, was the one to set it all in motion added another juicy layer to the gossip.
Shirley Thorne was planning to go all out this time.
She started by inviting Auntie Langley and others, ostensibly to back Susan Langley up, but in reality, it was to put pressure on her.
In the villa's garden, Auntie Langley put down her plate of snacks, slammed a hand on the table, and shot to her feet. "Susan, don't be afraid!" she declared righteously. "That animal hit you in public. So many people saw it. Don't you worry, we'll all be your witnesses!"
The others around her immediately chimed in, assuring her they would all serve as witnesses.
