“Well,well.And who might this be?Oh—it’s the ex-Mrs.Cole!”Vanessa’s tone dripped with mockery.“Your money?Don’t make me laugh.You married into the Cole family,you lived on the Cole family’s dime,and you dare say that’s yours?Everything was earned by Adrian.You should be grateful.Even thrown out,you still act like a princess.”
Before Clara could reply,Vanessa barreled on,her voice shrill and relentless:
“Listen,Clara—don’t push your luck!I was out working at sixteen,bussing tables,handing out flyers,pouring drinks in bars,doing whatever it took.I survived on my own.And you?Without Adrian,what are you?What can you even do?”
She paused with malice,then laughed.“Tsk.But your face is decent and your body’s passable.How about this?Out of old acquaintance,I’ll get you a job.There are a few clubs in the south of the city.They cater to rich men.They love women like you who look all high and mighty—pays better than the usual.Interested?Beats starving,right?Hahaha!”
Clara shook all over,her nails digging into her palms.