Chelsea sent another message. [I’ve been busy lately and haven’t reached out. Let’s chat tonight.]

Carly responded almost instantly: [Chelsea, you finally contacted me! I know how busy you are, so I didn’t dare bother you. You said you’d reach out when you needed me, so I’ve just been waiting patiently.]

Standing beside her, Sarah could feel Carly’s obsequious attitude toward Chelsea through the screen.

Too impatient to type, Chelsea called Carly directly. The ...