"Carmella, I'm warning you as a friend. Don't blame me for reminding you, but some things aren't meant to be yours. Don't be greedy, lest you make a fool of yourself. You're a strong woman, as is your reputation. You know the importance of maintaining your reputation. Jaqueline turned to look at Carmella. Her tone wasn't soft."

Carmella's heart sank. Her face turned pale and she was lost in her own thoughts.

She was a proud woman. She had once held her head high in front of men. What had happened to her? What exactly was she doing?

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