Synopsis

Serena’s grandmother delivered the news: Serena was to attend the Debutante Ball. But CeCe had other plans for Serena’s escort, and she made it abundantly clear that Dan would not do. The disapproval fractured the already strained relationship between Serena and Dan, though they were technically no longer together. Meanwhile, Nate, emboldened by their separation, asked Blair to accompany him to the ball. A flicker of jealousy ignited within him, quickly blossoming into suspicion that Blair might