CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY EIGHT – TRUTH OF DARE

Claire showed up unannounced at Jasmine's loft studio. "There you are!" Claire breezed in, planting an air kiss on Jasmine's cheek. "I feel like I haven't seen you in ages." Jasmine managed a small smile, setting down her paintbrush. "It's only been a few days, Claire. But it's good to see you too." "And in such a creative mood, I see." Claire nodded approvingly at the abstract painting covered in vibrant swirls of color. "You're making excellent use of the new space." Jasmine shrugged. "Painting has been therapeutic after...everything." She decided not to dwell on the emotional turmoil of the divorce and her shattered marriage to Ethan. "I can imagine," Claire said gently. She cleared her throat. "Actually, the reason I stopped by is because I have a fun idea to get your mind off things." Jasmine arched one sculpted eyebrow. "Oh? Do tell." "You've heard of that ridiculous reality show Weekly Housing, right? The one where people are stuck living together in a fancy house for a w