Eleanor let a self-deprecating smile cover the ache underneath.
If only she'd been that simple if only the tears had really just been about a big diamond, and not a delusion about a man who'd never actually loved her.
She didn't bother explaining. Just turned and walked away.
Let him think she was after his money. That was nothing compared to the truth.
"Ms. Hale!"
A voice caught her from behind. She turned, surprised.
Blonde, blue-eyed, dressed head to toe in designer labels unmistakably wealthy.
Cassandra had been in the middle of showing off her new flower ring to her friends when Julian crossed the floor toward this stranger.
"Mrs. Vance. It's been a while. You're looking as striking as ever."
Julian offered his hand first.
"Likewise, Mr. Cross."
Vanessa Lee shook it back, c
