Chapter 117

Elodie stood at the head of the table and surveyed her team in the Bijoux conference room. Harper had proven herself during the internship and earned herself a seat at the table. Elodie smiled at her cousin before beginning the meeting. ‘I’m delighted to announce that our jewellery sales have been exceptional this quarter. We now have six stores in the city and we’re planning on expanding to other cities soon.’ The staff erupted with applause and congratulations as Elodie beamed with pride. ‘Also, I have some exciting news. As a reward for your hard work, I’m taking our management team on a free trip to Mgomba!’ Gasps and cheers filled the room as Elodie continued, ‘It’s a beautiful country, known for its precious gem mines. We’re going to explore them and see if there are any new stones we can use for our jewellery. It’s an opportunity to not only have fun but to also work on new designs.’ Amid the chatter and excitement, Elodie could feel her own anticipation build up. This trip was