PART 2

The soft jazz music kept playing, but the air near the grand entrance went perfectly still.

Lisa walked through the lobby with an effortless elegance that made the diamond and emerald necklace at her throat look entirely authentic.

Ava stared at her, unable to find her voice.

Chloe, Harper, and Savannah hurried over, holding their breath in shock. The woman they’d expected to see humiliated was standing there looking like she owned the entire venue.

“Good evening, Mrs. Covington. You have a lovely party,” Lisa said gracefully.

Ava swallowed hard and stuttered, “Lisa, how are you wearing that?”