A Gift For You

The instant Brielle’s manicured fingers clasped her sleeve, Vivica flung her arm outward in sheer disgust. She did not hesitate for a fraction of a second. Allowing those calculating hands to linger on her clothing felt like a profound insult to her own skin.

Brielle stumbled backward. Her designer heels scraped against the smooth stone pavement. A rapid, calculating glint flashed through the yo