Ashanti Tippin was pregnant and showing significantly. She also had a tranquil smile on her lips as she was enjoying her first child experience. It was a late pregnancy for the woman in her late thirties, but Ben had become a father in his forties, so he wouldn't judge her. Catherine mentioned to Ben that Ashanti was only along to assist with the transition as she was leaving the charity to be a full-time mother.

Trish was there as well, as she'd been working with Catherine closely on their preliminary efforts to set up the foundations in each target country. When she saw Darcy's cleavage display for Ben, she undid...