Chapter 35

“I must say you are a beauty to behold,” Leslie said, sitting and pulling the chair closer to the bed. She put her elbow on the bed and plopped her head on her palm.

If not for Leslie’s eyes twinkling and her sincerity flowing through, Jessica would have just passed it off as flattery between upper-class ladies.

“Let’s be best of friends,” Leslie said again, taking her hand.

“Okay,” Jessica responded.

Leslie sounded too kind for her to turn down, and she had no friends, so finding one in the upper-class circle would be the best solution for her.

Since Leslie was sincerely and honestly willing, she could take advantage of the opportunity if she needed anything. She did not know what situation might arise that would require her to use it, but it’s better to have a weapon and not use it than to ne