Dressed in a vibrant crimson gown with a gold belt, paired with diamond-encrusted stilettos and chandelier earrings, Vera Devane ignored Tanya and turned up her megawatt smile as she raised her hand to Ayo.

“Hi, Mr Taiwo. It’s my pleasure to finally meet you up close,” she purred. “Has anyone mentioned that you are a yummy piece? If you get tired of this one, you can call my number, you know.”

Tanya’s body tightened at the direct jab, and she was pleased that Ayo didn’t take the hand Vera offered to kiss.

“I don’t know if I should say I am honoured or insulted, miss, but I think I can...