Nova gently set her card on the coffee table, smiling as she said, "It's not like I need the money."

Joshua gave her an intrigued look and teased, "Really? Feeling a bit independent? How about you take care of me then, sugar mama?"

Nova raised an eyebrow, a touch of scorn in her voice. "Oh, please, spare me. That card of yours probably has more money on it than I have in my entire bank account."

"But it's not quite the same as sugar mama money," Joshua quipped, leaning in ...