Chapter 130 – Meeting
Stepping out of the bathroom, Zosia paused in front of the mirror, inspecting herself critically.
She'd kept her makeup light—a little concealer, a touch of blush, and mascara to define her eyes. No need to overdo it. This wasn't a date, after all.
Her conversation with Nicholas had left him conflicted and curious that he had invited her out for a proper discussion.
He'd invited her to meet him, and after some thought, she'd agreed.
Neutral ground seemed the safest option. She didn't want to risk revealing her current location, especially with Oriel still sniffing around.
Not that she was scared of Oriel—far from it. But dealing with her petty antics would feel like an ant biting her in an inconvenient spot: not painful, just irritating as hell.
By now, news of her encounter with Nicholas had likely spread like wildfire among the upper circles.