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

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

a cab, and we headed off toward

about girls and the

Then I should get a book to take home

we arrived at the art show, I figured it

place was huge inside—a bunch of adorable little girls were everywhere, nearly every one of them clutching a signed

soon as I stepped in, I was blown away

deep blue, star–filled sky. I just stood there, wide–eyed, taking it all in

just arrived, so I’m gonna go meet him. Oh, and by the way, I found you a handsome guy to keep you

at that painting, all the anxiety swirling inside me just melted away, leaving my mind

calm.

talented–his work was full of contrasts: beauty and ugliness, highs and lows. It was impossible

came back, with her ex in tow and a young guy from the UK. He introduced himself as Davis, all gentlemanly and polite, saying he’d be

and she just winked

hadn’t expected it, checking out the art with a foreign stranger turned out to be a fun little twist in my life. Just like

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