Loose 626


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.”

and nodded. “Sure, I’ll go

on the

a beige coat, swept my hair to one side, and braided it loosely. The woman in the mirror looked laid–back and

a cab, and we headed off toward

girls and the ocean always gets snapped up,”


really? Then I should get a book to take home for my daughter. She’d

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

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

as I stepped in, I was blown away by a huge painting right in

ocean beneath a deep blue, star–filled sky. I 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 that over her

the anxiety swirling inside

calm.

taking in the other paintings nearby. The artist was truly talented–his work was full of contrasts: beauty and ugliness, highs and lows. It was impossible not to get lost in thought as I looked

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 happy to accompany me through

look, and she just winked

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