Bitter Charade

But just to look like she belonged with the rich crowd and keep anyone from sniffing out her broke-girl background, she'd order a hand-brewed coffee every single day, convinced she actually knew a thing or two about it.

Brooke tried to sound as gracious as possible. "Thank you, Mrs. Whitmore. Gideon and I both have a coffee habit."

Putting on her best show of elegance, Brooke lifted the cup and to