19 The conversation

In a lavish penthouse, the opulent surroundings contrasted sharply with the storm brewing within. Brandy, fuming with indignation, stood facing Presley, her voice laced with fury as she hurled cutting words. "How could you go and meet with Flora behind my back? Do you not understand what she's capable of? She might try to lure you back into her life!" Presley tried to calm the tempest that was Brandy's anger, but his attempts fell on deaf ears. "Brandy, it wasn't what you think. It was merely a chance encounter. You know I have no intentions of getting involved with her again." Brandy's eyes flashed with irritation. "Chance encounter? Presley, do you take me for a fool? You know the history between you and Flora! You're engaged to me, for heaven's sake! How could you be so careless?" Presley attempted to reason with her, but the tension between them continued to escalate. "Brandy, you're overreacting. I've moved on from that part of my life. Flora and I are history." But Brandy wa