The Price of Arrogance

Valerie stood motionless, perfectly poised behind the two women. At the sound of her calm voice, Helena and Tessa whipped around, their sharp movements rustling the paper shopping bags they clutched. Shock flashed across both of their faces, erasing their previous arrogance. The sudden realization that the estranged daughter had appeared out of thin air in a luxury boutique left them speechless. T