Blair maintained her composure. “Jessica, like you did, you mean, but then Roman wasn’t the wealthy man he is now. Might I remind you our relationship isn’t any of your business.”

“But it is,” Jessica insisted. “You see, Roman and I have history. Deep, complicated history that doesn’t just disappear with divorce papers. We understand each other in ways you never could.”

Blair noticed several people at nearby tables glancing their way. Jessica was speaking just loudly enough ...