The Price of Pride

"Yes, it's with a male friend, but it's not what you think," Beatrice replied seriously.

Valerie's eyes turned into crescent shapes. "Not what I think? What do you think I think?"

"Stop!" Beatrice couldn't help but laugh, shaking her head. "I'm not talking to you anymore."

With that, she grabbed her small handbag and left. Due to the rush hour, there was a line for the elevator. Plus, there were m