“In short, your ex‑husband’s scandal hasn’t affected Celeste Group’s stock price at all.”

It was a slightly heavy topic to discuss in the private dressing room of a five‑star hotel. But Valerie did so, because Ashley had suddenly asked how things were going lately.

Ashley’s preparations for the launch of The Empress Line had kept her so busy she had no time to catch up on outside news. She had only glimpsed the breaking news about Miller Cosmetics’ use of dangerous ...