Severed Ties

Soft jazz drifted through the dimly lit, ultra-exclusive VIP lounge of the Regal Club. The rich scent of aged bourbon, polished mahogany, and subtle designer perfumes hung heavily in the air. Naomi sat rigid in the plush velvet booth, her hands resting flat on the table. She stared across the polished surface at her best friend, her mind struggling to process the staggering news she had just heard