“You’ve been busy,”
Victoria said finally.
“Landing major catering jobs, dating important consultants. Quite a change from the last time we talked.”
“I’ve always been busy. You just never noticed.”
“That’s not fair, is it? You spent years dismissing what I do as insignificant. Now that it’s benefiting your husband’s business connections, suddenly it matters.”
Victoria’s carefully maintained composure cracked slightly.
“What do you want from me, Elizabeth? An apology? Fine. I’m sorry I didn’t appreciate your career choices. I’m sorry the wedding seating was bad. I’m sorry we’re not closer. Is that what you need to hear?”
“I don’t need anything from you anymore. That’s what you don’t understand. I’m not the little sister begging for scraps of approval. I’ve built a life I’m proud of with people who value me for who I actually am.”
“People like Julian, you mean? Gregory says he’s very influential in his field. Very useful to know.”
The implication stung, even though I’d expected it.
“You think I’m using him, or that he’s using me? That’s the only way you can understand this, isn’t it? As a transaction.”
“I’m just saying it’s convenient. You show up at my wedding alone and invisible, and now suddenly you’re dating someone Gregory’s company depends o
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