THEIR FLIRT

As they gathered at Donald's mansion, the tension could be noticed. Mattie was still reeling from the humiliation she suffered in court, and Astrid's smug expression only added fuel to the fire.

Donald, sensing the unease, finally spoke up. "What in the name of heck is going on here?"

Tonia pointed at Astrid without hesitation. "She's the one, Dad. She's behind all this."

Donald's gaze shifted to Astrid, who sat serenely, her hands folded in her lap. "Why, Astrid? She's your niece, the daughter of your sister. Are you fighting her like you always did with her mother?"

Tonia's face reddened. "Dad, that's not the point!"

But Donald's attention had already shifted to Mattie. "Let's talk about your daughter being with Stephan and Julian at the same time."

Tonia's eyes flashed defensively. "Dad, why are you focusing on Mattie alone? She was scared to talk about it the day you brought it up, so she just went along with it."