Chapter 103

‘It’s technically not mine yet,’ Elodie said. ‘But will be on Monday.’ Harper was both impressed and a little uneasy. ‘You didn’t have to do that for me. It’s…’ ‘It’s not entirely for you. I’ve had my eyes on several jewellery stores across the city for a while now. This one’s in a good location. I want it for Bijoux. And the little episode back there…’ Elodie smiled. ‘That played right into my hands.’ She turned to Harper. ‘I owe you a thank you.’ ‘Me? What for?’ ‘That call from Thomas means I could potentially save a quarter of a million dollars in the buyout. He knows he’s at a disadvantage.’ Harper stared at her cousin, amazed. ‘Wow.’ ‘Come on. We’ve still got shopping to do.’ Harper groaned. ‘Still?’ ‘You need a briefcase and a new laptop. And I’m picking up the tab. And then we’ll have to cut the day short. I’ve got work.’ Harper looked concerned. ‘If you’ve got work, you should go. You don’t have to buy those things for me. I don’t think that’s—’ ‘You just saved me two hundred g