Page 122 of Damaged Mogul
“I’ll add it to the list.”
“Going back toFreeand your reaction to the song, if you were free to do what you want to do, what would it be?”
The lyrics of the song are an anthem. I guess that’s why it became an instant favorite. “If a fairy godmother granted me a wish, a spot in a prestigious film school wouldn’t be my first choice.”
“What would it be?”
“This.”
His brows crash over his nose.
Chapter 24
Gage
Lily’s fingers close around the pendant of the necklace she’s wearing.
“You’re a jewelry designer?”
“A closeted one.”
So, it’s not a guy or her douchebag ex who gave it to her. “Can I see?”
She lowers her hand.
I reach for it, turning the pendant around, examining it from different angles. I let it drop against her chest and trail a finger along the chain.
“This is well made,” I say.
“Thank you.” Shy Lily is back.
“Is it silver or white gold?”
“Neither, it’s stainless steel.”
“Why stainless steel?”
“Unlike silver, it doesn’t tarnish, and unlike gold, it’s affordable.”
“You had it made? I assume it’s not handmade.”
“I outsourced the production. Italy and Spain are both topexporters of stainless steel. However, manpower in Spain is much cheaper, and the Spaniards rival the Italians when it comes to master jewelers. Since I was living in Paris, traveling back and forth between the two countries was easy.”
“Smart.”
“I had two prototypes produced—one for me and one for my best friend for her twentieth birthday. We’re the same age, but she was born four months before me. Nadine loved it. She insisted there was a successful business waiting to emerge from my creative concept. That gave me wings. The first design was plain. But I graduated to something with a little more bling—cubic zirconia surrounding the pendant. I was thrilled with the end result, but I wanted something that had more presence. I upped the ante by opting for Swarovski crystals.”
“You’re talented. I’m impressed.”
“Thank you.”
“Is Nadine your business partner?”
“No, she isn’t. This is a solo venture.”
This woman has more layers than I expected. She’s interesting, gorgeous, smart, and far more daring than she gives herself credit for. There’s also a sweet vulnerability to her that’s so darn attractive.
“How did you and Nadine meet?”
