Lily and Zinnia both burst out laughing while talking to each other on the phone, and it was the kind of laughter that made Lily feel completely free, a world away from boardrooms and business deals.
Zinnia had no idea about her serious side, the one that spent hours poring over contracts and dealing with high-stakes decisions. To Zinnia, she was just Lily, the friend who loved to travel, tell jokes, and obsess over handsome men she would never get tired of admiring.
Their conversation continued, full of lightness and joy. "So, where are you now?" Zinnia asked, her curiosity piqued.
"Guess," Lily challenged.
"Hmm… let me think," Zinnia said, pretending to be deep in thought. "Are you in Paris, sipping espresso and planning your next art heist?"
Lily snorted with laughter. "Close, but no. I'm by the ocean, actually. The kind of place you'd love. The waves are so calming."
