Freira does not want any conflict when she has a lot more things to handle already. Scarlett's obvious displeasure towards her has put her in the position to decide whether to fight back or not. Spreading rumors about abandoning a babe is already the worst thing to do. She is, at least, relieved that the woman did not spread lies about her health because if that is what has reached her patrons, they would look at her differently and she would not be demanded anymore. Of course, they wouldn’t want their courtesan to be carrying a contagious disease.
Her eyes drifted to Eugene when the man passed by the couch she is in and gave her a brief bow to acknowledge her presence. She pressed her lips tight while someone from behind her was reaching for her thighs, her skirt already raised and in a
