Chapter 73. Between Life and Death

For someone who looked so heavy, Celia walked so sprightly in her purple, embroidered, flowing silk gown.

She did a pirouette as she looked around in admiration.

"See, I was not wrong about you. You have such a good taste. I knew there was a reason why I liked you.

Reyona saw Charlotte come out of her office with a questioning look. Reyona shrugged and said, "Ma'am, this is Charlotte, my secretary. Charlotte, this is..."

"Ma'am? You make me sound like a  fifty-year-old" Celia said as she moved closer to take Charlotte's hand in a warm handshake. "Hi there, I am Celia."

"Good afternoon, ma," Charlotte said with a pleasant smile.

They were about to enter the office when Toria came out, yawning.

She looked at Celia and said, "What is going on here? You smell like cinnamon."

Celia's curious expression morphed into laughter.

Then she let out a loud gasp as she reached for Charlotte, who was standing close to her.

Reyona couldn't b