Bea watched Marian pack her bags, a cold laugh bubbling up from within.

"Sophie, back in Devonport you had Colby to shield you. Out here? Your luck might not hold up so well."

That afternoon, somewhere overseas.

Inside the grand halls of the Costello estate, Sophie eyed the maid who brought in the glittering jewelry, the haute couture gowns, and those limited-edition handbags. She glanced at the trio of society ladies on the opposite sofa, a slight smile tugging at her lips. "These gifts are absolutely stunning and clearly valuable; you've all put a lot of thought into this."

"Mrs. Costello, among all the socialites I've met, your figure is unmatched, even more perfect than our top models. We've just finished a set of luxury designer gowns, and you were the first person I thought of. Only someone with your elegance could truly bring this dress to life."

"My family's in the jewelry business, and we owe a lot to Colby's support over the years. So, we brought you the crown jewel of our collection. This ruby is flawless, only a gem of this caliber can match your grace and sophistication, Mrs. Costello."

limited-edition handbag from our new store,

arriving with Colby.

a boast, "Of course, with just a flick of Colby's

smiled but

we didn't come here for anything in particular We were just worried you might find it boring abroad, so we thought we'd introduce you to some social gatherings and parties, to get you acquainted with the other

nodded in agreement, "Exactly, we

dinners almost every day. While the men are out making money, we deserve

SWI don't

her tea, still not engaging

heard Bea Burke arrived overseas this morning. Lots of folks are

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