Chapter 90

• Charlotte stood in front of her workbench, the late afternoon light streaming in through the window, casting a warm glow on the piles of beads and strands of wire. Today had been a whirlwind of creativity and focus, resulting in a stunning new piece for her client—a delicate necklace with intricate details that had taken hours to perfect. She couldn’t wait to deliver it and cash the check that would help fund her upcoming project. But first, she needed to make a quick errand to the bank.
• “Janine, can I ask a huge favor?” Charlotte said, glancing at her best friend, who was perched on the edge of the couch, flipping through a magazine. Janine looked up, her eyebrows raised in curiosity.
• “Of course! What do you need?”