Highlights from Smoke & Mirrors and Scandal!

The Desperate Play for the Empire

Facing a crumbling legacy and a husband in the crosshairs, Marta took what some might call the "easy" way out—though, let’s be real, there was nothing easy about the sleazy path she chose. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Marta’s measure of choice was using her own charms as a shield for her family’s empire.

Marta expected a smooth negotiation, she was sorely mistaken. Instead of a truce, she found herself in a "battle between the sheets"

She thought she could sleep her way to safety, trading intimacy for immunity

What’s a man to do? When the lines between loyalty, lust, and business are this blurred. 

Scandal! A House Divided

The cracks in Nhloso’s life started with a choice, and now, the aftershocks are crumbling his world.

• The Son: There is no critic quite as harsh as a child who has seen their hero fall. Nhloso’s son doesn't just disagree with him; he can’t stand the sight of him. When a father loses the respect of his son over infidelity, he loses a piece of his legacy.
• The Daughter: Family loyalty is being weighed against tuition receipts. For his daughter, Nhloso isn't just a father; he’s the bank account that’s currently overdrawn. The pressure of being the "provider" while your personal life is in shambles is a heavy cross to bear.
• The Wife: Then there’s Dintle. Demanding, firm, and currently holding the clipboard for their future. She wants financial control, a house, and a list of demands that seems to grow by the hour.

Is Dintle Within Her Rights?