ter

s, took the head seat, dressed in her pressed navy-blue blazer and suit. Her sapphire ring caught the r

resenter announced, stepping aside so the members could see the rota

it. Its lustre is unmatched, its durability greater than sapp

rs pointed at the screen, others nodded in quiet agree

opportunity to secure an exclusive distribution agreement. If we succeed, our jewelry division

s thoughtfully. "And the supplier?"

y're very discreet, but negotiations have already opened, and th

l still need to provide certificates for ethical sour

ther member sa

are as good as they claim, th

to the presenter. "We'll p

n," he replied

eryone return to your

o walked behind her. "Keep a close eye on the Blue

Khan," Na

pproached her office, only to find someo

's smile wide

The two women embraced tightly before Priya

much you've grown. Just

stunning. When did you get b

se you," Priya replied gleefully, tho

her head.

riya asked, not waiting for an answer. "You

iya

ised a finger as she announce. " Call your ass

lot to do, Priya

yourself like this. We're going to relax...or I'll call yo

tell Nadia to cancel, but don't you dare say a word to

ared within seconds. "Cancel all of Isla's a

ting in the lot. The chauffeur opened the door, and they slid i

ssages?" Priya asked as they

nd perfect."

res, pedicures, and every pampering treatment fit fo

to have you here today," a saleswoman gr

, where displays of necklaces, watches, handbags,

hing, just use the phone stand," the consul

tested sunglasses and handbags. Whatever they liked went

ur scarf and sunglasses. Priya clicked the photo, and Isla sent it to

nt you paying for anything, it's all on me.

e when Priya snatched he

by pie. Priya

hone back, scoffing. "I don'

led in with a group of supermodels, chatting about their last night out. Isla creased her

continued shopping when

ni skirt, and seven-inch heels. Her black wavy hai

Isla asked, her t

e going to stay away from him." Victoria's lip twit

?" Priya whispered, loud e

r friend is a whore. And if she doesn't stay away

y to snap back. But Isla pulled her a

oothly. "Who exactly are you

ed at you that night. Whatever you think you have with him ends now,

me," Isla replied casually, "how is t

flamed red. "How dare you!" She raised her hand

arms dangling from Victor

I'll pretend this never happened. But the next time you disrespect me, you'll wish you

friends. Isla brushed past unaffected, with the c

already settled the bill. The chauff

began, "I need to know what she meant about you and Dami

," Isla i

e wanted to ask if she was okay. After all, P

hink I owe him a thank you. He's part of what made me who I am. And I have Gareth. I love him so

ng her head on Isla's shoul

u. I'm proud of who you've become. And I c

ppy." she muttered, adjusting

ut no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't