Scenes from the Manor – Chapter I Rumors MF version

Rumors can spread faster than the truth... especially within the walls of the Manor. A nobleman confronts a lady he believes to be responsible for a damaging rumor. What begins as a calm exchange soon turns into a battle of wit, pride, and manipulation, where every word becomes a weapon. This is the first chapter of a three-part story set in the world of The Manor. Will the truth prevail... or merely the cleverest tongue?