Chapter 626

On the way back, Elaine dozed off, curled up against my shoulder.

Women who make it in investment banking are all fighters, and in Elaine, I saw that unstoppable spirit—the kind that never stops reaching higher.

That night, after Elaine got back home, she changed into another outfit and headed out again.

The next time I saw Elaine was in class the following day–she showed up late.

The first class was all about psychology. I paid close attention–if I wanted to really understand my clients, I had to learn how to read their minds and figure out what they truly needed.

Time flew by as I studied, and before I knew it, five days had passed. On my day off, I was curled up couch with a book when Elaine suddenly pulled out two tickets. “Wanna check out an art show?”

I glanced at the tickets. “Is the artist famous?”

Elaine shook her head. “Not really, but his style is pretty unique and thought–provoking.”

I set my book down and nodded. “Sure, I’ll go with you.”

on the

faded. I slipped on a beige coat, swept my hair to one side, and braided it loosely. The woman in the mirror

a cab, and we headed off

kids. His series about girls and the ocean always gets snapped up,” Elaine grinned as she told

book to take

art show, I figured it wouldn’t be too crowded,

door and the place was huge inside—a bunch of adorable little girls were everywhere, nearly every one of

blown away by a huge

a deep blue, star–filled sky. I just

go ahead and enjoy the show. My boyfriend just arrived, so I’m gonna go meet him. Oh, and by the way, I found you a handsome guy to keep you company–no need to thank me!” Elaine tossed

I gazed at that painting, all the anxiety swirling inside me just melted

calm.

was truly talented–his work was full of contrasts: beauty and

and a young guy from the UK. He introduced himself as Davis, all gentlemanly

resigned look, and she just

the art with a foreign stranger turned out to be a fun little

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