—Kate, will you come with me to the powder room?

—Sure —she replied.

Ella linked her arm with Kate’s and they walked together toward the restroom.

—Tomorrow we’re going shopping. I’m taking you to Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Gucci... all the top places. We’re going to drain Bastien’s accounts.

—Haha, that’s not necessary. I don’t like when he spends on me.

—Are you crazy? He has to spend on you! You’re his Kate. His beloved Kate. Take advantage of that, woman.

Kate laughed at Ella’s antics. They entered the restroom. Ella went into one of the stalls while Kate stood at the mirror, fixing her hair. Suddenly, two elegantly dressed women entered the room, their heels clicking like warning bells.

—So this is the whore Bastien chose —one of them sneered.

Kate looked at them, stunned by the aggression. One of the women stepped toward her, scanning her with disgust.

—Do you know how long I chased after him? Only to see him show up with a plain little thing like you?

Kate tightened her jaw, but sh